How Do You Paint A Heavily Trafficked Wood Floor?
You can enhance the appearance of a plain wood floor by refinishing it with the appropriate paint. Before you begin the refinishing process, understand a pair of critical points. Bare wood floors are not suited for paint adhesion. You must pre-coat the floors with a particular type of base primer, or the finish will peel. In addition, if the floor is exposed to a high level of traffic and duress, choose a particular type of finish, or you will ultimately end up with paint failure in the form of shedding. Sand the wood floor, using a power sander, equipped with 180-grit sandpaper. Sand along with the wood grain to prevent splintering. Wipe sawdust from the floor, using sticky tackcloths. Cover areas adjacent to the floor with painter’s tape to protect them from primer and paint overlap. Coat bare, unfinished wood floors with acrylic primer, using a roller, equipped with a nap cover. Use an oil-based primer if the wood floor is finished with stain or varnish. Use a 3- to 4-inch paintbrus
