Waxing Hardwood Floors By Hand

So it is only right that i do an article about sanding wood floors with hand sanders.

Waxing hardwood floors by hand.

Paste wax works great for unvarnished hardwood floors but should not be used on no wax or urethane finished hardwood. Liquid wax or oil. Apply the wax to the hardwood floor lightly and evenly following the instructions found on the wax packaging. Use liquid wax or oil on unvarnished hardwood linoleum or unfinished cork.

Dirt grime and daily wear and tear can take their toll on wood flooring. The liquid wax forms a thin layer that is buffed to shine the entire process of waxing a hardwood floor involves surface preparation application and buffing. It helps to follow the grain of wood on wooden floor planks as you rub or use a. Featured image via adam smigielski republica.

Attach the paper to the head of your sponge mop using a rubber band. For liquid wax. Waxing allows you to add shine to the floor thereby brightening the room and enhancing the overall look of your home. Apply a small clump of paste wax with a cheesecloth or a white terrycloth rag and rub the compound into the floor.

Liquid wax also may be used. Get into a comfortable kneeling position before applying solid paste wax as it should be applied by hand knee pads. Grab a putty knife and a soft lint free cloth if applying solid wax. Penetrating finishes such as linseed or tung oil soak through the surface of hardwood floors and then are usually topped with a wax coat for added sheen.

Scrub the floor evenly and allow to sit for 5 to 10 minutes but do not allow it to dry. The procedure to wax hardwood floors is a simple but time consuming process and similar to applying wax to car. With that said i have now spoken to way too many people that will be sanding their floors by hand no matter what. Shine the floor in order to have that shiny and attractive look a waxed paper is used for the purpose.

As i have said many times before sanding hardwood floors by hand can be a lot of hard work. If your real estate investment needs a flooring makeover but you don. Hard work that can be alleviated with the use of a floor sander. Dampen a clean lint free cotton cloth and dip it into the floor wax.

Use a mop to apply floor stripping solution from the far end of the floor to the exit. Repeat the mopping process again this time using the piece of paper. Your floor will shine again like never before. How to wax hardwood floors solid paste wax.

How to buff floors without using a buffing machine. These finishes easily absorb water and. Always wear gloves and a dust mask for protection from fumes in wax solvents.