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Refinish Hardwood Floors
⏱️2–3 days💰$150–400🟢Advanced⭐4.4 (87 reviews)
A weekend of work can take 20 years off your floors. Covers sanding, staining, and sealing.
Clear the room and prep
Remove all furniture, rugs, and baseboards. Countersink any protruding nails.
Rent a drum sander
A local equipment rental shop will have one for ~$60/day. Get an edger for $35/day for corners.
Sand in three passes
Start with 36-grit to remove the old finish, then 60-grit, finally 100-grit. Always sand with the grain.
Vacuum thoroughly
Dust will ruin your finish. Vacuum, then tack-cloth the entire floor until a cloth comes up clean.
Apply stain (optional)
If changing color, apply stain with a brush or pad, wipe excess after 5 minutes. Let dry 24 hours.
Apply polyurethane
Apply 3 thin coats of water-based poly with a lambswool applicator. Sand lightly with 220-grit between coats.
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