Sanding the dye coat ever so lightly really enhances the ray flecks.
How to finish sanded oak flooring.
When each coat dries sand the floor lightly with 220 grit paper or 000 steel wool.
Many finishes take 24 hours to dry.
This floor restoration method requires a floor buffer with a sanding screen to scuff the old finish of the floor which is why it s called a screen and recoat.
Very lightly scuff sand the dyed wood with 320 grit paper.
A step by step video for a home owner on how to use various wood floor sanders and how to apply the finish.
When the finish is dry reattach the shoe guard moulding.
Once the entire room is down to bare smooth wood switch to a.
This finish is designed specifically for quartersawn white oak.
The process can take a couple of a hours for a single room.
The coarse paper will remove the old finish and smooth the oak floor.
After mopping the floor and letting it dry you use the buffer to run a 120 grit sanding screen over the surface.
By dragging the finish along the grain of the wood with the applicator you can avoid streaks bubbles and brush marks.
Vacuum up the dust and apply the subsequent coat.