SANDING & REFINISHING
RESTORING OLD HARDWOOD FLOORS
Sanding and refinishing the wooden floor involves removing the old finish and applying a new finish to the floor. Sanding prepares the floor for hardwood floor refinishing by removing the old coatings and leveling uneven areas of the floor which requires new coating and finishing.
Steps of Sanding & Refinishing the Wooden Floor
Prepare the Room:
Preparing the room includes removing the furniture of the room, rugs, and other things that are present in the place.
Repair:
After preparing the room for sanding and refinishing floors, wood fillers and a spackle knife are used to fix holes and cracks.
Sand:
Then there’s a use of floor sander which removes the old finish of the floor.
Screen Sand:
After removing the old finish of the floor, a floor buffer with a fine-grit screening pad is used to buff away scratches and level the minor unevenness of the floor. A floor buffer is also used to remove the imperfections of the floor and marks that are being left after sanding. Also, it is used to fill any gaps and holes in the floor.
Apply Stain:
After all the procedures, apply the fresh stain but only if it is desired.
Apply Finish:
At last, a fresh layer of lacquer or varnish is applied to the floor to make it a new floor. Hardwood refinishing is the last step to make your place new.
Tools Used in Sanding & Refinishing Procedure
Edge Sander:
An edge sander is a tool that can be used to reach tight spaces and edges of the floor, which can not be reached otherwise.
Palm Sander:
A palm sander is a tool that is used in wood floor refinishing service to sand near the baseboard molding for better results.
Sharp Scarper or Putty Knife:
Hardwood floor refinishing products or sharp scraper tools are used to remove the old finish from the areas that are impossible to reach without this tool.
Benefits of Sanding & Refinishing
Besides the benefits of the type of wood that is used for the floor, sanding and refinishing of the floor can give a new life to the floor and also more benefits such as,
Easier to Clean:
Sanding and Refinishing of the floor give a new and smooth layer to the wooden floor which traps less dust and debris and makes it easier for sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming.
More Resistant to Damage:
After sanding and refinishing floor is less likely to get scratched and stained.
Even Surface:
Wooden floors can be damaged when exposed to sunlight and water for a long period of time, sanding is a procedure in which the damaged and uneven surface is removed to create a smooth and even surface so a fresh layer of the coat of stain, lacquer, or varnish can be used.
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