Diy Wood Floor Coating

But often that s the wrong solution.

Diy wood floor coating.

Using a roller to paint our wood floor. Tried true trustworthy home advice. I walked into our old farmhouse with nearly 100 year old pine floors and when my husband asked what we should do with them i replied paint em. Including the length of time to allow for drying and sanding between coats if required.

Expert advice from bob vila the most trusted name in home improvement home remodeling home repair and diy. Professional floor refinishers report some problems when using an oil based poly over a water based poly. Paint the entire floor with the desired color using a paint roller. Although if you ve painted stairs you re already a step ahead first consider your supplies.

This summer i committed what any self respecting lover of natural building materials would call a cardinal sin. When a wood floor loses its luster the usual solution is to sand it down to raw wood and completely refinish it. Refinishing hardwood floors is the right solution. If one coat does not completely cover the floor follow the manufacturer s instructions for multiple coats to the letter.

Whether you ve schooled yourself on how to paint a room or tried your hand at painting kitchen cabinets you probably haven t painted a floor. All wood floors are protected by a clear coating that eventually becomes scratched scuffed and dull. Two to three coats are recommended. A coat takes 8 to 10 hours to dry so you ll want to vacate your house until the floor is completely dry and bring your pets with you.