If a hardwood floor has a few small scratches in its surface, they can be eliminated by completing the following Wood Flooring Repair in New York City. Afterward, a coat of stain and varnish can be applied to a floor to enhance the color of wooden planks and to add shine to the flooring’s surface.
Materials
* power or hand sander
* sandpaper
* broom
* vacuum cleaner
* wood cleaning agent
* sponge mop
* hand held scrub brush (soft bristles)
* wood stain
* mixing stick
* paint tray
* paint roller and frame
* roller handle
Sanding Damaged Areas And Cleaning Wood
A power or hand sander needs to be moved back and forth over each scratch when beginning a Wood Flooring Repair in New York City. While using either tool, firm pressure should be applied to the back of it. Once scratches are no longer visible, sanding dust can be collected with a broom or vacuum cleaner’s hose. A wood cleaning agent should be applied a floor’s surface with a sponge mop. For staining that is in corners of a floor, a hand held scrub brush can be used to loosen and eliminate them. A floor’s surface needs to dry thoroughly.
Applying A Coat Of Stain And Varnish
Stain needs to be stirred for a minute or two to eliminate air bubbles. Mixed stain can be poured into a paint tray. A paint roller that is coated with stain can be used to cover a wood floor. A roller should be pushed across a floor in straight lines. Stain will require a day or two to dry. After stirring varnish, it can be poured into a clean paint tray. A paint roller can be used to apply a thin, even coat of varnish over a stained floor’s surface. After an initial coat of varnish has dried, a second coat can be added in order to increase shine and to further protect wooden boards.
If a floor ever becomes severely damaged or if an individual is interested in having a new floor installed inside of their home or business, they can consult with an associate at New York Wood Flooring.