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Can I make a wood floor look better without using a sanding machine?
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<blockquote data-quote="AnnieO" data-source="post: 296982" data-attributes="member: 6705"><p>If a sander isn't an option, first clean it really really well using Murphy's Oil Soap. This should tell you how far you need to go with the refinishing.</p><p> </p><p>If you need to... use a commercial stripper - Lowe's & Home Depot can help here - to strip off the varnish. Don't overdo it!! Once it's dry, use a small sanding block to get rid of small areas that need help.</p><p> </p><p>Then clean again with a damp mop - NOT wet.</p><p> </p><p>Let sit at least 24 hours, to make sure it's totally dry. Less if you live in the desert!</p><p> </p><p>Use a polyurethane coat/stain to refinish. (Then you can wet-mop it when it gets dirty, and it will last longer than normal stains.)</p><p> </p><p>This is what we did. Unfortunately, we'll have to get a sander eventually, the floor was just too damaged - and now Onyxx lives in that room. LOL!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AnnieO, post: 296982, member: 6705"] If a sander isn't an option, first clean it really really well using Murphy's Oil Soap. This should tell you how far you need to go with the refinishing. If you need to... use a commercial stripper - Lowe's & Home Depot can help here - to strip off the varnish. Don't overdo it!! Once it's dry, use a small sanding block to get rid of small areas that need help. Then clean again with a damp mop - NOT wet. Let sit at least 24 hours, to make sure it's totally dry. Less if you live in the desert! Use a polyurethane coat/stain to refinish. (Then you can wet-mop it when it gets dirty, and it will last longer than normal stains.) This is what we did. Unfortunately, we'll have to get a sander eventually, the floor was just too damaged - and now Onyxx lives in that room. LOL! [/QUOTE]
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