Redoing Old Hoise Floors

Another good to know products like these that were created to refresh floors without sanding have a thick consistency that will fill light scratches and soften small dings.

Redoing old hoise floors. The building is from the 1880s whic. It s available in both satin and glossy finishes. In this video the building that my studio is in the coffee shop mocha monkey needed to have the wood floors refinished. Flooring experts estimate that hardwood floors can be sanded for refinishing up to 10 times depending on the thoroughness of the sanding and the level of wear and tear on the floor.

Situations differ but you may not be able to refinish your hardwood floor more than 10 times. Rejuvenate wood floor restorer. Our house was built in 1843 we covered old wood floor with carpet years ago riped it out the floor were painted white i don t know why looks terrible also water damaged and warping covered one room with laminate years ago and it s got to go i call it my big ship with a deck wanted to replace cut outs on floor that was made over years for old coal heat i think it s oak boards on the floor. It won t get out deep scratches or stains and it won t help repair cupping or crowning.

Here s a look at ways to determine whether you need a simple repair a full refinishing job or to simply start fresh with a new hardwood floor installation. This old house general contractor tom silva shows how to apply a new finish to an old hardwood floor. This stuff is created to restore previously sealed old hardwood woods. If you have an old worn out laminate floor sandless refinishing is for you particularly the chemical method.

Wipe sanding dust from the floor using a cotton cloth dampened with mineral spirits. If the scratches don t go all the way through to the wood you can scuff sand your floors with a buffer and apply a fresh coat or two of finish. Be sure to vacuum between sandings. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva applies new finish to an old floor.

It s really the only option you have other than replacing the floor. Whether you ve been admiring your old wood floor for years or you just discovered it hidden under some old carpeting refinishing it can be a feast for. Sand the floor down to bare wood using a floor sanding machine and edge sander both of which can be rented. Repairing and refinishing old hardwood floors can be a labor intensive and complex process.

Sandless isn t always a good idea for wood floors though. See below for a shopping list and tools subscribe to.