How Do You Apply An Oil Finish To A Wood Floor?
With wood flooring you can choose from a large number of finishes, oil among them. Oil will give the wood a shiny, slick look, more so than any paint or stain The process of applying the oil is slightly different from paint and stain, but you can perform the task yourself. Sand down your wood floors. It is important to sand the entire floor. The rough wood is going to help the oil stick to the floor. Wash off the wood flooring with a damp rag. It is important to remove all the wood dust, dirt and hair from the floor. Wait for the floor to dry completely. The oil is not going to adhere properly if the floor is still damp. Dip a sponge into a bowl of the finishing oil and allow the sponge to soak up as much of the oil as possible. Rub the oiled sponge over the wood floor and make sure you follow the grain of the wood. Remove any puddles or excess of oil that is sitting on the wood floor. Puddles of oil are going to stain the floor differently than the rest of the floor. Allow the oil to
