How Do You Refinish Painted Hardwood Floors?
If you’re hoping to restore that painted hardwood floor back to it’s original luster, it may be easier and less expensive than you think. With a little time and elbow grease, you can have that hardwood floor looking new again! Remove all furniture and rugs from the room. You’ll need easy access to the entire floor without having to move furniture or rugs as you work. Open the windows to provide adequate ventilation. Open windows in the room where you’ll be working and in any adjacent rooms to allow the circulation of fresh air. Don your safety glasses and rubber gloves before applying the paint stripper. The stripper can cause permanent damage to your skin and eyes if it comes into contact with them. Apply the paint stripper, working in a small area at a time. Use a 3 inch wide paint brush to apply the paint stripper along the grain of the wood being careful not to allow the stripper to come in contact with your skin or clothing. Allow the paint stripper time to work. Most paint stripp
