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Screening a floor means a light sanding, just to take off the polyurethane. Coating it, is to reapply to finish.
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How many coats do you apply when refinishing wood floors?
one seal coat, and two finish coats.
Can you put polyurethane over old varnished floors?
Yes.You first need to "screen" it. Just mean a very light sanding to remove the top film and roughen up the service to give the new layer something to bite into. We do this in houses all the time. 4 or 5 years after we do someones floors, we will come out and screen the floors and put on just one coat.
Does water damage hardwood floors?
If a little water gets on hardwood floors it shouldn't hurt the floors. The finish may be damaged but that can be fixed by sanding the area and reapplying a thin coat of polyurethane.
Are bamboo wood floors stronger than other wood?
There are many advantages of having bamboo wood floors and there are some disadvantages. There is no actual test proving that bamboo wood floors are better or stronger than wood floors. It really just depends on your personal preference.
What are the advantages of Brazilian cherry wood floors?
Brazilian cherry wood floors are more durable than American cherry wood floors. This has to do with the fact that Brazilian cherry wood is not the wood of a cherry tree, but of a tree called jatoba.
Can you clean wood floors with a steam mop?
No, you cannot clean wood floors with a steam mop. The steam will cause the wood to bubble and will get a mould underneath it.
Tips To Make Wood Floors Shine?
Although there are many types of flooring, wood floors are gaining in popularity. You can make your wood floors shine by using a protective wax made especially for wood floors. The wax will help protect the floor from scratches and spills. Clean the floor before you wax by using a wood floor cleaner.
What is the percent of moisture difference for Wood Floors?
The moisture difference between Wood floors and wood sub floors would be 4% Plywood sub floors are about 12 to 13% here in Northern Calif. and the wood flooring is usually from 7-9 % .Now of coarse moisture and RH plays into the picture too. The ocean & lake areas may have a greater % of moisture in their wood sub floors due to greater RH
What is the strongest wood for hardwood floors?
Maple and Cherry are the strongest wood and also good choice for hardwood floors. In Spite of this, these hardwood floors gives a pleasant look to your floor.
How do you dewax wood floors?
there are steamers that will remove the wax from floors. you can buy or rent them.
What are the advantages of wood floors?
Wood floors are great for making a home look great as well as making clean-up easy.
Where can one find pictures of solid wood floors?
There are many places where one can find pictures of solid wood floors. One can find pictures of solid wood floors at popular on the web sources such as Photobucket and This Solid House.
