This Old House Refinishing Hardwood Floors

The floors in the whole house were being refinished.

This old house refinishing hardwood floors. It was probably the project that was the most nerve wracking for me. Sand the floor down to bare wood using a floor sanding machine and edge sander both of which can be rented. If your hardwood floor is looking dingy and scuffed a new finish could restore the luster and make your floor look sparkling new again. The hardwood floor refinishing process is easier and less expensive than sanding down to bare wood and takes less time.

As old house journal points out the matter isn t just one of appearance a new finish also seals the wood preventing the pores from absorbing water dirt and spills and helping to keep the wood safe from scratches and dents. Here s a look at ways to determine whether you need a simple repair a full refinishing job or to simply start fresh with a new hardwood floor installation. Wipe sanding dust from the floor using a cotton cloth dampened with mineral spirits. Whether you ve been admiring your old wood floor for years or you just discovered it hidden under some old carpeting refinishing it can be a feast for.

In this video this old house general contractor tom silva applies new finish to an old floor. Repairing and refinishing old hardwood floors can be a labor intensive and complex process. Scrape away materials like dried paint wax deposits and bits of carpeting that might have covered the floor. I had so much hope that the floors would turn out but there were no guarantees.

And your house is not worth much money for a house. Old hardwood floors are often as sturdy as they are gorgeous. Be sure to vacuum between sandings. Refinishing hardwood floors in my vintage home.

My reasoning here is that the cost of hiring a pro to refinish your floors will not be recouped when you sell your house. In a few hours your floors will look as good as new. How to refinish a 100 year old wood floor. With a little care you can bring them back to their former glory.

The job requires using a buffer which you can rent at a home center and a vacuum to suck up dust.