Be careful with this one. If it is thin-laminate wood flooring, you should NOT remove the coating. Check with someone first. If its solid wood, get a decent brand of liquid stripper from the hardware store, follow all instructions and you should do just fine.
To remove spilled wax from wood floors, place a plastic bag filled with ice on top of the wax to harden it. Once hardened, carefully scrape the wax off using a plastic scraper or a credit card. Wipe the area clean with a cloth dampened with warm soapy water, then dry thoroughly.
To remove wax from hardwood floors, place a few ice cubes in a plastic bag and hold it over the wax to harden it. Scrape off the hardened wax with a plastic scraper or credit card. Wipe the area with a cloth dampened with a mixture of equal parts vinegar and water to remove any residue.
You can remove polyurethane from fabric by scraping off the excess using a rubber scraper. Use the blade of a sharp knife to further remove the top layer of polyurethane. Then, apply acetone to the stain and allow it to work for 10 minutes before rinsing the fabric with water. If the fabric is white, soak it in bleach and water for 30 minutes, then wash as usual.
I called Anderson Wood Floors because I have the same problem, and they told me to use Mineral Spirits; that it should get all the residue off, however not without using a bit of "elbow grease." I have not tried it yet, as I just got the info.
To remove Mr. Sheen Dust Guard furniture polish from your wooden floors to reduce slipperiness, you should first try wiping the floors with a damp cloth to remove any excess polish. Then, use a mixture of warm water and vinegar to clean the floors thoroughly. Finally, dry the floors completely to prevent any residue from causing slipperiness.
Screening a floor means a light sanding, just to take off the polyurethane. Coating it, is to reapply to finish.
After applying polyurethane to floors, especially oil based, it takes a minimum of 24 hours before you can think about walking on it. As long as it is putting off an odor, it is still curing.
To remove the residue, use either Goof-off or Bostik's adhesive remover. Both are safe for use with Polyurethane finishes.
To effectively remove water-based polyurethane over an oil-based stain from a wood surface, you can use a chemical stripper specifically designed for this purpose. Apply the stripper according to the manufacturer's instructions, then scrape off the softened polyurethane with a putty knife or scraper. Finally, sand the surface to remove any remaining residue and refinish as desired.
Dip a rag in Goof Off and rub it on the carpet glue, it will soften enough to peel it off.
To effectively remove dry paint from wood floors, you can use a scraper or sandpaper to gently scrape or sand the paint off the surface. Be careful not to damage the wood underneath. You can also try using a commercial paint remover or a mixture of warm water and dish soap to soften the paint before scraping it off.
ask a department on tv and ask get this off this wood
To strip polyurethane from wood furniture effectively, you can use a chemical stripper specifically designed for polyurethane. Apply the stripper according to the manufacturer's instructions, then scrape off the softened polyurethane with a putty knife or scraper. Repeat the process as needed until the wood is free of polyurethane. Be sure to work in a well-ventilated area and wear protective gear.
Try Goof-Off, you can get at Home Depot and Lowes, but test it first on an inconspicuious spot, as it may remove your finish, but it's supposed to remove marker and crayon. Good Luck!
there's nothing that you can put on them to make them less shiny your option here would be to sand them and put a low gloss finish on.
No, usually the varnish used on hardwood floors is resistant to turpentine. I would rather use Goof Off if I was removing carpet glue.
Yes, you can sand off polyurethane to refinish a piece of furniture. Sanding helps remove the old finish and prepares the surface for a new coat of polyurethane or another finish.