Making the Old Hardwood Floor Look New
posted on 11 February 2011 | posted in
Construction and Industrial
If I had time at my disposal and was able to convince my dogs to stay in one area of the house while I worked, my dream DIY job is refinishing the hardwood floor in my house. Bench saws and other tools I am in possession of, I just need the time and motivation!
The first thing I would need to do is lease a large sander from an industrial supply rental company and figure out what grain of sandpaper to use to remove all the varnish and finishes off the current floor. Getting everything smooth and nice would be my first objective.
Secondly, I would try to figure out what type of varnish I would like to finish the floor in. I often think a lighter pine finish or a darker walnut finish would be great choices to make my house look great.
Finallu, I would figure out where to have my family so that the several layers of varnish could have a day or two to dry without muddy feet or furry paws. My dream DIY isn’t about money, it is about time, resources, and energy, but I am pretty convinced that at some point I can make it happen.
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