Refresh Wood Floors

Rejuvenate hardwood floors the waterborne urethane finish included with the renewal kit dries fast though not as fast as most other water based finishes.

Refresh wood floors. Deirdre sullivan is a feature writer who specializes in home improvement and interior design. After spreading it on the floor you have five to 10 minutes depending on the heat and humidity before it becomes gummy and impossible to smooth out. If you use a steam cleaner on your hardwood proceed with caution. In a few hours your floors will look as good as new.

If your wood floor is looking a bit tired and you re keen to refresh it depending on the severity of its fatigue you might get away with giving it a really good clean or the solution might require a bit more effort. To prevent scratching your hardwood attach felt pads to the bottom of furniture tables and chair legs. If your hardwood floors are getting worn lightly scratched and grimy but you are hesitant to call a professional for an expensive refinishing. Buffing hardwood floors can be tricky so if you ve never used a buffer.

Place a protective mat beneath large potted house plants to avoid marking the floor with moisture rings. The hardwood floor refinishing process is easier and less expensive than sanding down to bare wood and takes less time.