How Do You Stain Waxed Hardwood Floors?
Changing the color of or rejuvenating your hardwood floors is possible when you strip away the stain and apply a new coat. When you want to stain waxed hardwood floors, you must remove the wax before you can proceed with the refinishing process. Remove hardwood floor wax by applying odorless mineral spirits to your flooring, or use a commercial product designed for removing hardwood floor wax buildup. To apply mineral spirits, pour the spirits in a bucket and dampen the sponge on a foam mop in the bucket. Mop the floor. Allow your flooring to dry completely, and then buff it with a lint-free cloth. Sand your hardwood floors to remove any type of finish or stain still left on the wood. Renting a drum sander is the best way to tackle sanding wood floors because of the large space you need to cover. Walk the drum sander so it sands in the same direction as the grain of the wood. Clean your floor to remove any sawdust created by the sanding process. You can sweep or vacuum the bulk of the
