How To Gloss Wood Floor

Sponge the stained wood floor with a cloth lightly dampened with cold water.

How to gloss wood floor.

Use a 4 inch paintbrush for the perimeter and a floor finish applicator for the rest of the room. By opting for a european fix cover the majority of the floor with a sisal area carpet leaving a six inch border of wood you can have a fabulous layered look although you may need to start. Hardwood floors become dull over time. Scuff the floor lightly using sand paper after you allow the first gloss coat to dry for 24 hours.

This allows the first coat of gloss to grip the second coat so it does not flake or peel off. Gloss levels from 50 to 100 have very pronounced sheen and create a sleek modern result. Apply a new coat of gloss to the surface to bring the floor back to its original luster using a liquid deglosser. 50 gloss a high sheen.

100 gloss the highest level of shine possible. Next lightly sand the wood with a fine grit paper until it is smooth to the touch. Sand the wood where you ll apply the gloss. Remove any remaining blood with hydrogen peroxide.

Remove any remaining blood with hydrogen peroxide. Especially if there s already a finish on the wood you ll want to start with a medium grit paper. Apply an ice pack to the stain to congeal the grease and then scrape it off with a knife or paint scraper. A high gloss tends to be more formal.

3 apply a coat. For many years most hardwood flooring was 60 to 65 gloss. Semi or 45 gloss is shiny but not as reflective as high gloss and shows color and wood grain better. The liquid deglosser eats the finish and.

Newest hardwood finish is matte or 10 gloss.