How Do You Sand Wood Floors For Staining?
Refinishing your hardwood floor with stain is a creative way to update and enhance the beauty of your home. Preparations need to be made in order for the stain to penetrate the wood and reveal color evenly. Prepare your wood floors for staining by using specific tools and methods designed to allow maximum absorption and uniform results. Clear the room completely, and throroughly sweep the wood floor with a broom and dust pan. Place towels over vents and under doorways to prevent spreading dust to the rest of the house. Put on protective eye, ear and breathing wear. Use wood filler and a putty knife to fill in any gaps or holes in the wood floor. Allow the filler to dry according to the manufacturer’s specifications. Use 20-grit sandpaper attached to a drum sander to sand the surface of the wood. Turn on the sander while holding it just above the floor and slowly lower it to the wood. Begin sanding in an area usually covered by furniture. Push the sander forward as you walk. Cover the e
