Diy Wood Floor Coating

This summer i committed what any self respecting lover of natural building materials would call a cardinal sin.

Diy wood floor coating.

But often that s the wrong solution. Refinishing hardwood floors is the right solution. Paint the entire floor with the desired color using a paint roller. Two to three coats are recommended.

All wood floors are protected by a clear coating that eventually becomes scratched scuffed and dull. Professional floor refinishers report some problems when using an oil based poly over a water based poly. When a wood floor loses its luster the usual solution is to sand it down to raw wood and completely refinish it. If one coat does not completely cover the floor follow the manufacturer s instructions for multiple coats to the letter.

Expert advice from bob vila the most trusted name in home improvement home remodeling home repair and diy. Whether you ve schooled yourself on how to paint a room or tried your hand at painting kitchen cabinets you probably haven t painted a floor. Although if you ve painted stairs you re already a step ahead first consider your supplies. Click for details on how to paint a wood floor.

Including the length of time to allow for drying and sanding between coats if required. If you think you can paint floors with regular wall paint you re sadly mistaken. A coat takes 8 to 10 hours to dry so you ll want to vacate your house until the floor is completely dry and bring your pets with you. Use two paint colors.