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How to Redo Hardwood Floors

Many people remove their carpet only to find out there is hardwood floors beneath it. The floors may look dingy and unattractive, but there is a way to redo the hardwood floors. If you are willing to do the work, you can have beautiful floors in your home.

How to Redo Hardwood Floors




  1. Use an electric sander to sand the old finish off the floor. Start by sanding the entire floor with course-grade sandpaper, followed by a medium-grade and then a fine-grade of sandpaper.


  2. Use a vacuum to remove the sand dust from the floor.


  3. Use a damp mop to clean the entire floor.


  4. Use a lambswool applicator to apply the stain of your choice.


  5. Buff the floor with steel wool pads.


  6. Run the vacuum to remove the dust and mop the area again.


  7. Use a lambswool applicator to apply a polyurethane finish.