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You want your home to have beautiful floors, but flooring restoration companies usually charge high prices that make it difficult for many homeowners to purchase the options that they would like. Just because you are trying to save money does not mean that you have to live with ugly floors. These DIY flooring restoration tips will put you on the path to doing the job inexpensively.

Starting a Hardwood Flooring Restoration Project

Flooring restoration projects require a few steps. The first is to remove the old finish. If you know someone who has a drum sander, then now is a good time to call in a favor. You can also rent drum sanders from most major home supply stores. When you start the project, use heavy grit sandpaper. After you have removed the finish, change it to a medium grit paper to create a smooth surface.

Preparing to Stain Your Hardwood Flooring

The drum sander will create a lot of dust. Most of it should collect in the machine’s dust bag, but some of it will end up on the floor. Sweeping the saw dust might seem like an insignificant step in relation to the rest of the project, but it is necessary for good flooring restoration results.

Staining Your Hardwood Floors

Some people choose not to use stains in their flooring restoration projects, but stains provide a protective layer that brings out the beauty of most woods. If you decide to stain your floor, then you should choose a stain that is made for the type of wood in your home. Many home supply stores can help you determine what color your wood floor will have after it has been stained. After you choose a stain, use a paint roller to apply it in uniform strokes to prevent uneven staining.

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