Unfinished is becoming a very popular option for those who want the ‘hands-on’ experience of finishing their own wood. But how do you go about this process? We’ll be honest, it’s not the easiest task to complete, and you’ll want to make sure that you’re well prepared for this task. Here’s a quick rundown of how to finish your floors.
If your wood has come pre-sanded, you’re in luck. For those who have purchased unsanded wood, you’ll want to head to the store and grab yourself a drum sander. These can be rented from various hardware stores. Begin with a lower grit sandpaper, and work your way up. Vacuuming between sanding sessions is key to ridding the room of debris that can affect the overall finish.
Staining your wood will require a few applications, with ample drying time between them. For many finishes, you’ll have to sand the finish once it’s dry in order to preserve and showcase the color change and luster that the stain will bring.
Your finisher is very important as well. Depending on the type of room you have and the type of finish you want, there are a few options. Water based finishes will be very eco-friendly, but won’t be as tough as the others. An acid cured finish will be the toughest of them all in protecting, but will be very pungent, and may require you to leave the house while it dries completely.
In total, this job can cost much less than it would to hire someone to complete the project, and it’s definitely a learning experience! Have you finished your own floors? Share your pictures with us on Facebook!
Flooring doesn’t have to be hard. These options are certainly the best possible for those being mindful about their flooring. Hall Flooring is the Tri-State area's leading distributor of high quality wood flooring options! Call us today at one of our large locations, or reach out to us here. For more tips, tricks, and flooring ideas, like us on Facebook!
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