Wood Flooring Ideas Photos: Wood Floor Wax Buffer

THE PROBLEM You like the color of your floors, but the finish is scratched and worn. THE SOLUTION Screen and recoat. Screening, also known as buffing of roughing up to remove any wax or sealant. A wood floor is a thing of beauty Paste wax is more durable than liquid wax, but it is also more difficult to apply. First, apply the wax with a damp cloth. Then buff to a smooth shine. A power the latter option is best for waxed hardwood. Run the buffer over the floor while the restoring solution is still wet, and change the buffing pad as needed when it gums up with wax. Finish by sweeping Repeat if necessary. Let dry; then buff with a cloth. Shellac, varnish, or polyurethane finish: Use a cleaner designed for hardwood floor finishes. 6. Heel Scuffs Wax or penetrating stain finish: and may even remove part of the finish—but if the finish is not in too bad a condition it can be restored by waxing with a good paste wax and buffing. If not, then the final cure calls for completely Allow two days drying time before the final buffing. CAUTION: Observe ventilation precautions on the container. 4. Apply a paste polishing wax (never use a water wax) made specifically for hardwood .

Hide small scratches and dents in waxed wood floors by applying and buffing a new layer of wax on top of the damaged area. To get rid of a scratch or dent on stairs with a penetrating finish, rub the .