I m thinking about doing this diy how easy is it.
Diy floor sanding and staining.
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Hubby and i thought that having stained concrete floors in the garage would look really cool.
Many people choose to stain floors diy.
The first mistake that people make is they think that floor sanding is simple.
The higher the number the finer the grade.
However the first method gives better results.
Allow a day for furniture removal sanding repairing and refinishing.
We chose to finish the floor.
The grade or grit of sandpaper is based on the number of sand granules per square inch of paper.
The best way to refinish wood floors without sanding is to scuff the floor with a buffer and sanding screen then apply two coats of new finish.
For a floor in better condition a lighter 60 or 80 grit is better.
It might hide some of the imperfections in the floor cover some of the stains etc.
Using a pole sander is a bit more time consuming but also easier to use than a buffer and more affordable.
Lower numbered grades denote.
Then add 2 3 days for drying.
A step by step video for a home owner on how to use various wood floor sanders and how to apply the finish.
Some people rent an industrial floor buffer for this step but a pole sander pictured is another great option.
The 2 biggest mistakes diy floor sanding enthusiasts make i regularly have customers that have tried to sand their floors made a right pig s ear of it and have then called me in to correct it.
In most cases you should allow around 4 days to complete the work.
If your floor needs a lot of sanding start with a rough 40 grit paper.
Sand the floor with a drum sander.
So we got the cleaner etcher and i spent a saturday cleaning one bay of the garage.
How to install hardwood flooring learn how to install cherry hardwood flooring in a master bedroom.
Buffing the floor will remove tiny sanding marks and give a completely smooth finish.
Use a finer 120 grit for the second pass.
We are just in the process of purchasing a 1930s house and i have been reading up on your guide to sanding floors.
A little basic knowledge of sanding and preparing wood before staining will help your staining project go faster and easier.
Laying a solid hardwood strip floor is easier and faster if you choose a prefinished product to avoid the extra work of sanding staining and finishing.
I am not by any means a diy person but i really fancy the chance to have a go at something where i can.