Buffing Hardwood Floors After Polyurethane

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Buffing hardwood floors after polyurethane.

Applying the initial urethane coating is relatively straightforward much like painting a wall but the second coat must be applied waxed and buffed correctly so that the floor and urethane layers. Step by step cleaning process step one. To buff out a small scratch in your floor polish by hand rub brass wool over the damage until the scratch or ding has been leveled out and you can t see it anymore. Then re polish the area by applying hardwood floor wax with a terrycloth towel and rubbing it into the area.

Buffing between coats of wood floor finish can help adhesion of the next coat a. Clean each area with a wood floor cleaner and roughen a 6 x 6 in. Turn the machine on holding it with both hands and begin buffing the floors slowly working from left to right across the back of. Area with sanding screen.

Buffing between coats of hardwood floor finish is demonstrated in this video. I have already applied about 15 coats of polyurethane to the top and let it cure until i cannot smell. Remove debris from the surface the first thing you need to do is get rid of dust and dirt from your floor. Sweep or vacuum then mop with a commercial wood floor cleaner or solution of a quarter cup of dish soap and a gallon of warm water to lift any lingering grime.

Buffing can create a glass smooth finish even after polyurethane has been applied not too well with nothing more than a brush in an ordinary home workshop. Roughen up two test areas and then coat them with urethane to begin refinishing hardwood floors. Mop up the stains. Buffing is especially valuable for dealing with the nasty side of waterbased urethane the brush strokes the bubbles and the less than smooth results many people struggle with.

Pick at least two test areas on the floor.