How Does Floor Restoration Work?

Floor restoration is a simple concept

Floor restoration is a simple concept. It simply means bringing a floor covering back to its original condition by applying specialist products or processes to suit the particular covering. Sometimes floor cleaning just does not work!

For instance, hardwood floors can be resurfaced to restore the original pristine condition in which they were originally supplied. Concrete floors can be replenished as well with many modern day products creating a complete new look to a tired looking floor, and tiled area is can be refreshed by removing and replacing the tiles.

The possibilities are quite endless and you will need to research the type of floor covering you wish to restore. Let's look at a few examples to see how floor restoration can work for you.

If you have a hardwood timber floor that is looking a little tired and worn then a restoration job is probably the best solution. With the right equipment and materials you can soon have your floor looking as good as new. It can be hard work to restore a timber floor but your effort will be worth it and the process is quite simple and straightforward for any home handyman. Rent a sander from your local hardware outlet and ask for instructions before using it.

After you are confident in using it here is what you have to do:

Clean the floor thoroughly and sink all exposed nail heads to below the surface of the timber.

The sander will produce a lot of dust so you should seal up any containers or drawers, including wardrobes to prevent dust entering them. You will also need to use earmuffs and goggles.

Using coarse sandpaper, start the sander and allow it to move forward direction moving with the grain of the wood. Move steadily from wall-to-wall slightly overlapping each time you move forwards and backwards.

Use an edge sander to do the edges and corners which cannot be reached with the drum sander.

Sand the entire floor once again using medium sandpaper.

ink all exposed nail heads once again as they may have become dislodged during the initial sending, and fill any cracks with appropriately coloured putty.

Sand the floor once again using fine sandpaper.

After ensuring you have good ventilation in the room, start to apply the staining product you have chosen. Make sure you are wearing proper protective clothing and that you do not stay in the room too long as you want to avoid inhaling fumes. The floor is going to need at least three coats and you will need to let it dry each time before reapplying.

Make sure you avoid is doing at any dust particles which could settle on the floor whilst it is still wet.

This process may seem tedious one and two difficult to attempt by yourself. If you are any doubts you should employ a professional to do it for you.

Once the floor polishing has been finished you can sit back and enjoy your new floor! Remember to follow the floor cleaning guidelines that come with any new timber floor as these will also apply to restorations.

by: Phil Dermody

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