First you have to prepare the surface, by cleaning it and removing any objects. Next you must sand the floor. After sanding removing the sanded particles. Then you must stain the floor.
A hardwood floor can wear down over time, creating lighter colored spots on a floor. A floor refinishing gives new life to hardwood flooring, giving it the same appearance as new flooring. When refinishing a floor, it's important to sand off any existing finish. This can only be done on true hardwood floors - vinyl flooring with a wood veneer will be permanently damaged by sanding. After sanding, lay down a layer of stain on the flooring. Add a layer of polyethylene to protect the wood. Allow the flooring to dry for at least 24 hours, then buff the floor complete the refinishing job.
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A general contractor would be able to do any needed repairs. An expert drywall installer/repairman would be best for replacing and refinishing wallboard. A damaged floor would require someone who is experienced with floor repair.
Refinishing furniture means that repairing the furniture from any stains or scratches. The purpose is to make the furniture look in excellent condition.
Yes, you can sand and refinish a bamboo floor much like you would any other wood floor. Bamboo has a very low burn temperatures. Most manufactures recommend professional refinishing because of this.
No. Yes. Maybe. If it is pre-1899, don't do any refinishing as that will diminish its value as an antique. If it was made after 1965, refinishing may increase its value as a shooter. Those made between those years are collectable and a well-done refinish WILL bring a higher graded gun down to NRA Good but CAN also bring a Fair or Poor gun up to Good.
There are bathtub refinishing website recommendations. One of them is: http://www.insiderpages.com/b/15246776055/bathtub-refinishing-association-of-america-los-angeles For most jobs I would recommend you find someone who has had that service done and see if they would recommend their contractor.
The cost of any refinishing project will be determined by the existing condition of the surface, the previous coating and the desired final appearance. Architectural details and features can also influence cost.
Are you trying to refinish the Bluing, The mechanism or the wood? If it's the wood, then it's the same as refinishing any wood product. I suggest you find a book on refinishing wood. It would take to long to answer you here.
Wood floors are expensive to install, but well worth the costs. However, if your floors are getting worn out and look like they need to get replaced, consider refinishing them instead. Refinishing a wooden floor can be done at a fraction of the cost compared to a total floor replacement. You can do it yourself by renting a few pieces of equipment at your local home improvement store. It only takes a a couple of days to do. You can also get a professional to bid for the job. Keep the value of your house high by refinishing your wooden floors.
There are several products on the market that allow for the consumer to "do it themselves" when it comes to refinishing their tubs. Products like the Tubby kit at tubbyusa.com or the DIY Refinishing kit at http://www.startremodeling.com/doityourselfrefinishing.htm are decent. However, many people suggest NOT refinishing your tub as a DIY project, particularly because it is easy to mess up and very difficult to get it smooth. Although it is much more expensive to have a professional do it, it may be worth it for this type of project.