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