How To Finis Hardwood Floors Without Sine

Never use any cleaner that is water based on a wax finish.

How to finis hardwood floors without sine.

Step 1 check your floor to make sure it doesn t have a wax finish. It ll give your floor a nice lemony scent without using any chemicals. Apply paint thinner or mineral spirits to a small inconspicuous spot that s been cleaned. We cleaned the floor thoroughly with a hoover floorm.

Empty the room removing as much furniture as possible then clean the floor thoroughly to remove dust and dirt. Sweep or vacuum then mop. If your floor has been finished with wax rather than oil or lacquer buffing and recoating won t work because the finish may end up leaving ugly bubbles. Apply a thin coat of oil finish to the floor after the first coat has hardened.

Pour a small amount of the oil finish onto a white buffing pad and buff it with the mechanical buffer. Apply the colored wax to a buffing cloth and rub the floor in circular motions until the floor begins to absorb the color and shine. Always sweep and vacuum your hardwood flooring before you attempt to use any cleaners. Sweeping and vacuuming remove all dirt and debris including the finest particles sweeping alone leaves behind.

Apply the paste to the stain using a sponge or cloth. In this video i teach a college student how to give new life to an old hardwood floor in her apartment. If it turns brown or yellow the finish may be wax step 2 clear the room completely and make any necessary repairs to the floor. If you suspect a buildup of wax is dulling the floor then mineral spirits 10 quart or 25 gallon on a cloth followed by wiping with a clean damp cloth might work without harming the floor s natural finish.

Cleaning with vinegar and baking soda mix equal amounts of vinegar and baking soda to form a paste. To make your own solution for a monthly clean add a capful of white vinegar to a gallon of water which will help dissolve grease and grime on the floor but not strip the finish. Olive oil white vinegar water. Clear and clean your wood floors of dust and dirt.

If the floor is badly damaged use fine steel wool pads to strip away the wax finish. Don t wax a hardwood floor with a polyurethane finish because it will dull the floor not make it shine if you re not sure what finish your floor has avoid wax. Wipe a white rag over the spot. Pour vinegar and olive oil into the spray bottle and fill remaining space with distilled water.