[Tutorial] Restore a Wooden Floor!

Note: If your wood floors are pre-finished, always consult the manufacturer for safety and other key tips before attempting any of these procedures.

 1] Prepare the room 

Move all your furniture and all wall decorations out of the room. Install a box fan or a standing fan within the room for ventilation and open all windows.

 This is to blow away all the negative pressure and the dust out from the room. If some furniture is still near or in the room, then cover it with some drop cloths or old bed sheets.

 2] Shield the floor 

Install an abrasive pad on the rubberized wheel of a floor polisher. Practice a little bit in the center of the room until you are comfortable controlling the machine. Install a 100-grit abrasive screen on the polisher and sand the floor.
Back and forth across the floor in overlapping passes from one end of the room to the other. Sweep and vacuum the floor.

At this stage, the finish should be dull and wear patterns should no longer be noticeable; any scratches and stains must be gone. try to  Repeat the sanding as necessary.

Using an electric sander, sand the perimeter. Use a rubber-sanding block with fine sandpaper or a sanding sponge, sanding with the grain, for areas where your electric sander can't be used.

3] Remove all dust

Sweep, vacuum and clean the room (floors, walls, baseboards) to remove all the dust. Use a soft cloth, slightly dampened with mineral spirits to wipe down the entire floor.

4] Apply the finish

For the final finish, use a professional-quality angled sash brush along the baseboard. You can use a professional-quality varnish brush, 5 inches (13 cm) wide, to apply and even coat of finish.

Tips:

For kitchen areas, place small, washable rugs in front of the stove, sink and refrigerator. In this way, any spills won’t cause much damage your floor.Remember to wipe up spills immediately with a dry cloth or paper towel.

Utilize a slightly damp mop or cloth, if necessary, however dry the floor immediately. Keep dirt, especially gritty sand, out of the home. Choose exterior mats that are effective at removing dirt from people’s shoes etc.
Set up a convenient place for people to slip off dirty or wet shoes to safeguard the floor. Protect wooden floors from excessive sunlight, which can cause its color to fade away. Install and frequently clean fabric glides on the legs of chairs, tables and another furniture.

Safety tips :

Don't walk bare-foot on a sanded floor. Wear a tight-fitting dust mask or respirator. Follow all safety guidelines recommended by the manufacturer.

Keep the material/solvents away from babies. Wear gloves.