| The quality of the wear layer determines | | | | 20 grit sandpaper with 100 grit paper to |
| frequency of refinishing of hardwood floors. | | | | remove lines and scratches on the floor. The |
| Poor quality products can not withstand being | | | | room should be well ventilated while sanding, |
| refinished even once. The thicker the wear | | | | and it is important to wear a dust mask.After |
| layer, the more refinishing it can withstand. | | | | sanding, you may either stain your floor it |
| Good quality engineered flooring can be | | | | or leave as it is. Sweep sawdust after |
| refinished two or three times depending on | | | | sanding is completed. Fine dust can be |
| subfloor's smoothness and experience of | | | | removed with shop vacuum. If you choose to |
| refinisher. | | | | stain your floor, apply stain in the corner |
| | | | to see whether it is of your choice or not. |
| Refinishing a hardwood floor is a time | | | | With the help of brush apply stain in the |
| consuming process and requires the proper | | | | room. Then you can even it with rag. If |
| techniques, tools and patience for the best | | | | required, coat once more after the first coat |
| results. The process consists of three | | | | dries. Let the floor dry completely. Then go |
| stages: sanding, staining and finishing. You | | | | for the finish. Work area should be |
| can rent a floor sander from a home | | | | ventilated properly as vapors in the finish |
| improvement store or flooring company. It is | | | | are harmful to your health. Mix the finish |
| a heavy equipment you may need assistance in | | | | well in the container. Use a brush or roller |
| using it. Remove any nails, staples or tacks | | | | to apply the finish. Drying may take over |
| from the floor to prevent tearing the sand | | | | three hours. Apply second coat which should |
| paper. Use 20 grit sandpaper in the sander. | | | | be left and least overnight, and up to three |
| Make sure that sander follows wood grain | | | | days, for drying. Refinishing is a means to |
| direction instead of across the grain. If the | | | | increase durability of the floor and enhance |
| machine is switched on, it should not remain | | | | its appearance, and is a three-stage process |
| static. After sanding entire floor, replace | | | | of sanding, staining, and finishing. |