How To Gloss Wood Floor

Newest hardwood finish is matte or 10 gloss.

How to gloss wood floor.

The liquid deglosser eats the finish and. Especially if there s already a finish on the wood you ll want to start with a medium grit paper. Sponge the stained wood floor with a cloth lightly dampened with cold water. Apply a base coat sealer to the entire wood floor and allow it to dry for two hours.

50 gloss a high sheen. 3 apply a coat. Scuff the floor lightly using sand paper after you allow the first gloss coat to dry for 24 hours. This allows the first coat of gloss to grip the second coat so it does not flake or peel off.

100 gloss the highest level of shine possible. A high gloss tends to be more formal. By opting for a european fix cover the majority of the floor with a sisal area carpet leaving a six inch border of wood you can have a fabulous layered look although you may need to start. Hardwood floors become dull over time.

Remove any remaining blood with hydrogen peroxide. Next lightly sand the wood with a fine grit paper until it is smooth to the touch. For many years most hardwood flooring was 60 to 65 gloss. Apply an ice pack to the stain to congeal the grease and then scrape it off with a knife or paint scraper.

Apply a new coat of gloss to the surface to bring the floor back to its original luster using a liquid deglosser. Gloss levels from 50 to 100 have very pronounced sheen and create a sleek modern result. Use a 4 inch paintbrush for the perimeter and a floor finish applicator for the rest of the room. Remove any remaining blood with hydrogen peroxide.

Sand the wood where you ll apply the gloss.