How Do You Paint A Distressed Wood Floor?
Replacing your wood floors can be a costly, noisy and dusty undertaking. Unfortunately, if the floors are old and distressed they probably can’t be refinished. Most wood flooring is thick enough to withstand about one to three refinishing projects. Luckily old wood floors are beautiful and charming with their distressed appearance. And painting your wood floors is a great way to maintain their historic authenticity, preserve the floor and give it new life at the same time. Thoroughly vacuum the floors. Use a slightly damp rag or mop to pick up any unseen hair or lint. Prep the distressed floors well. Caulk in large cracks and holes. Use a putty knife to fill the crack and allow the caulk to set up for two to three days. Use pliers to remove any nails that are exposed. Sand the floors to eliminate splinters and rough patches. Choose a paint. Because flooring is subject to a lot of abuse, oil based floor paints are the best choice for long-term durability. They take longer to dry and are
