How To Polyurethane Hardwood Floors

The steps when refinishing your old hardwood floors are sanding staining and applying the shine or polyurethane.

How to polyurethane hardwood floors. Water based polyurethane looks milky in the can but dries. Let the first coat dry completely before restarting the process. Be sure to read the manufacturer s guidelines on drying times.

Applying the urethane apply the polyurethane with a lamb s wool applicator. Additionally applying polyurethane to floors with lambswool is also a good option. Sweep the floor and then damp mop it with water and white vinegar 10 1 ratio or go over it with a tack cloth.

Select oil based polyurethane to add a deeper hue to the existing wood. Apply the polyurethane to the corners and blend it into the boards. Just insert the applicator into the polyurethane can and start coating the wooden surface.

Choosing a type and finish 1. The polyurethane is what gives your floors. Start with a three foot wide strip brushing with the grain and using a mop like a push broom to back brush the urethane back brushing means to move the mop from the wet edge back into the wet finish.

Use the 5 to 3 brush to apply polyurethane to wood flooring edges and use the roller or pad to apply it to. Choose water based polyurethane for a faster drying time. Or use the bristle brush to provide a thin coat on the flat surface.

Oil based polyurethane adds a warmer color to.