Friday, January 16th, 2009 at
1:14 am
Mimi asked:
I need to restore my hardwood floors, but need to know the cheapest and fastest way to do it.
Reply:
Depending on what’s wrong, probably need to sand them and refinish. If you need to replace boards, that’ll be more difficult, but not impossible.
Make any repairs to clearly damaged areas and if wood needs replacing.. talk to someone at the hardware store about Buy Cialis Online replacing. You might have to saw out the bad board and carefully finesse a new piece in. Cutting off the tongue so you can get it installed. Then make sure all the nails are below the surface on the rest of the floor.
Rent a floor sander, sand it down. Carefully follow the instructions for how to use it and use ear protection. You’re going to have to sand the edges by hand so get some instructions on how to use that too.
Talk to the hardware store about the right kind of stain and varnish. They’ll tell you how to put it on.
I don’t know how “cheap” it will be, maybe you might want to live with the “rustic” look
Friday, January 9th, 2009 at
5:47 pm
Refinish hardwood floors is a beautiful way to enhance the beauty of your home. Start planning today to make the job less tedious and without unnecessary interuptions. There is nothing that irritates me more than poor planning. Be sure you have everything ready so once you start you will not have to make a trip to your favorite hardware store every 2 hours.
When Refinish Hardwood Floors, the first thing you have to do is begin removing all the furniture, wall hangings, window treatments or curtains, and any closets connecting to the floor you are working on have to be emptied out as well. Be sure to use the floor cleaner and vacuum to get the flooring ready for the process of sanding. Now you want to cover any light fixtures with the trash bags mentioned earlier using the masking tape to help secure the bags. Cover any electrical outlets in the room with the tape as well. Make sure to plug in devices into an outlet in a different room than the one you are working in.
Now is the time to remove the baseboards if you are going to replace them. Once everything possible is covered drugs online without prescription and the room and any closets or cubbyholes emptied, it is time to block the room off from the rest of the house using the plastic sheets. You will want to use the masking tape to keep the plastic sheets closed on any doorway you will not be using. Be generous with the plastic sheets and leave a little room on each side, the top and bottom of the doorway, this will help in keeping the mess inside the room. Finally, open a window and put a fan in it blowing outwards. This helps keep the room healthy for you to work in. I recommend a box fan, as they are easier to clean and fit in most windows. Doing this makes Refinish Hardwood Floors a safer project.
Be sure to move smoothly and not sit in one spot while sanding. If the sander is allowed to sit in one spot it can cause serious damage to the floor. Lower the sander setting when starting. This will help even the floor. Work up to the highest setting to complete the sanding process. This helps with getting the floor even and smooth. As you sand you should see the grains returning in the wood.
A drum sander is recommended by many to do the sanding process, but be forewarned though it is very efficient and does the job quickly it can damage the floor if not properly operated. Always tilt the sander back until it reaches the desired speed before placing it on the floor. This makes sure you start out with an even sanding. Start on plywood or some other wood you will not be using so you can get used to the feel of the machine. Once you get the hang of it start in the center of the room. After you have finished sanding each time, vacuum the floor before starting again and at the end. Follow up with a dry clothe.
It is now time to stain and seal or just seal your new floor. Be sure to check the drying times so you do not ruin the floors. Congratulations, you just refinished your Hardwood Floors.