Diy Wood Floor Coating

I walked into our old farmhouse with nearly 100 year old pine floors and when my husband asked what we should do with them i replied paint em.

Diy wood floor coating.

Click for details on how to paint a wood floor. Expert advice from bob vila the most trusted name in home improvement home remodeling home repair and diy. Although if you ve painted stairs you re already a step ahead first consider your supplies. If one coat does not completely cover the floor follow the manufacturer s instructions for multiple coats to the letter.

This summer i committed what any self respecting lover of natural building materials would call a cardinal sin. Whether you ve schooled yourself on how to paint a room or tried your hand at painting kitchen cabinets you probably haven t painted a floor. Tried true trustworthy home advice. Two to three coats are recommended.

When a wood floor loses its luster the usual solution is to sand it down to raw wood and completely refinish it. Professional floor refinishers report some problems when using an oil based poly over a water based poly. Paint the entire floor with the desired color using a paint roller. If you think you can paint floors with regular wall paint you re sadly mistaken.

But often that s the wrong solution. A coat takes 8 to 10 hours to dry so you ll want to vacate your house until the floor is completely dry and bring your pets with you. All wood floors are protected by a clear coating that eventually becomes scratched scuffed and dull. Including the length of time to allow for drying and sanding between coats if required.