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Refinishing, Repairing, Installation


Refinishing and Repairing Existing Hardwood Floor I

Refinishing and Repairing Existing Hardwood Floor IHardwood Floors - Refinishing and Repairing Existing Intro - Prep - Prep and Repair - Sanding Preparation - Sanding - Staining - Finish - Checklist Permits and Codes Some areas require permits whenever you spend over a certain amount on any repairs or remodeling. Sometimes this figure is as low as $100. Check with your local municipalities...

 

Sun Oct 13 2002
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Refinishing and Reparing Existing Hardwood Floor II

Refinishing and Reparing Existing Hardwood Floor IIHardwood Floors - Preparing and Repairing the Floor Intro - Prep - Prep and Repair - Sanding Preparation - Sanding - Staining - Finish - Checklist Margin of Error: Not applicable Most Common Mistakes Not setting nail heads below floor level. Not removing shoe molding. Before beginning your sanding work, some prep work will probably be in...

 

Sun Oct 13 2002
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Refinishing, Repairing and Installation Introduction

Refinishing, Repairing and Installation IntroductionHardwood Floors - Refinishing, Repairing, and Installing Intro - Prep - Prep and Repair - Sanding Preparation - Sanding - Staining - Finish - Checklist What you will be Doing A hardwood floor is perhaps the most beautiful and durable flooring you can use. In recent years these floors have experienced something of a comeback. Earlier in...

 

Sun Oct 13 2002
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Refinishing, Repairing, Installation Applying the Protective Finish

Refinishing, Repairing, Installation Applying the Protective FinishHardwood Floors - Applying the Protective Finish Intro - Prep - Prep and Repair - Sanding Preparation - Sanding - Staining - Finish - Checklist Margin of Error: Not applicable Most Common Mistakes Not sanding after every coat Not stirring the finish properly. There are several different types of protective finishes. The most common are...

 

Sun Oct 13 2002
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Refinishing, Repairing, Installation Applying the Stain

Refinishing, Repairing, Installation Applying the StainHardwood Floors - Applying the Stain Intro - Prep - Prep and Repair - Sanding Preparation - Sanding - Staining - Finish - Checklist Margin of Error: Not applicable Most Common Mistakes Not removing all the dust Staining unevenly It is best to finish the floor and apply a protective sealant as soon as possible after sanding the floor,...

 

Sun Oct 13 2002
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Refinishing, Repairing, Installation Preparing the Room Sanding

Refinishing, Repairing, Installation Preparing the Room SandingHardwood Floors - Preparing the Room Sanding Intro - Prep - Prep and Repair - Sanding Preparation - Sanding - Staining - Finish - Checklist Margin of Error: Not applicable Most Common Mistake Neglecting to adequately prepare the floor. After you have prepared and repaired the floor, you will need to take a few additional steps before...

 

Sun Oct 13 2002
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Refinishing, Repairing, Installation Sanding the Floor

Refinishing, Repairing, Installation Sanding the FloorHardwood Floors - Sanding the Floor Intro - Prep - Prep and Repair - Sanding Preparation - Sanding - Staining - Finish - Checklist Margin of Error: Everything level within 1/8, no old stain remaining Most Common Mistakes Allowing sander to gouge floor. Not removing all of the old stain. Leaving high spots or ridges. Not using an edge...

 

Sun Oct 13 2002
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Refinishing, Repairing, Installation Tools and Materials Checklist

Refinishing, Repairing, Installation Tools and Materials ChecklistHardwood Floors - Tools and Materials Checklist Intro - Prep - Prep and Repair - Sanding Preparation - Sanding - Staining - Finish - Checklist Tools For All Hardwood Floor Projects Carpenter's pencil Circular saw Hammer Utility knife Heavy duty shop Eye protection Vacuum Pry bar and wood Fan(s) wedge Tape measure Extension cords...

 

Sun Oct 13 2002
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