How To Sand And Finish A Wood Floor
You ll do this several times once for each grit of sandpaper you re using.
How to sand and finish a wood floor. While sanding you ll need to keep moving. Spot test the stain or finish to see what it looks like on the floor before applying a coat. Photo by reena bammi remove all the furniture and spray the floor with a hardwood flooring cleaner or your own mix of 10 parts water to 1 part white vinegar.
After you ve completed all the sanding you must remove all the dust from the floor molding and walls. Let the wood putty dry according to package directions and then lightly sand the areas smooth by hand with medium or fine sandpaper. Be sure to work in well ventilated rooms when sanding or applying stain or finish.
After sanding fill in holes in the floor with wood putty or wood filler. Gently wipe the floor with a terry cloth mop or a towel wrapped around a mop head. If you want to finish with 100 grit sandpaper you ll need special techniques to avoid burning the floor and paper.
Close the windows and doors to keep dust contained in the room you re sanding. Use wood putty and a broad knife to fill any spots. Sand carefully until the edge matches the rest of the floor.
Then wipe away the sanding residue mask around the test area and give it a coat of polyurethane photo 1. Clean each area with a wood floor cleaner and roughen a 6 x 6 in. After 24 hours take a look at the polyurethane.
In between stages clean the floor to remove dust and dirt. Aside from a few tiny whiskers caused by dust particles it should be smooth.