1. Sanding and Refinishing Hardwood Floors Matthew Miehl Integrating Educational Technologies For Effective Instruction West Chester University

2. Sanding and Refinishing Hardwood Floors  Materials Finishing nails Wood putty Masking tape Plastic sheeting 36, 60, 120-grit sand paper Wood stain Polyurethane

3. Sanding and Refinishing Hardwood Floors  Tools Pry bar Hammer Nail set Putty knife Drum sander Edge sander Dust respirator Shop vacuum Tack cloth Lamb’s wool pad Clean rags

4. Sanding and Refinishing Hardwood Floors  Step 1: Prepare for sanding Remove the base molding Check for squeaks Nail loose floor boards Fill holes with wood putty Contain the dust with plastic sheeting

5. Sanding and Refinishing Hardwood Floors  Step 2: Sand the floor Wear dust respirator Use drum sander Begin with coarsest sandpaper: 36-grit Switch to 60-grit sandpaper

6. Sanding and Refinishing Hardwood Floors  Step 2: Sand the floor (continued) End with finest sandpaper: 120-grit Sand 3 to 4-foot lengths of the floor with the wood grain Sweep and vacuum between sanding

7. Sanding and Refinishing Hardwood Floors  Step 3: Sanding the corners and edges Wear dust respirator Use edge sander and fine sandpaper Can be difficult to control Practice in hidden area, such as a closet Clean up dust with vacuum and tack cloth

8. Sanding and Refinishing Hardwood Floors  Step 4: Apply a wood stain Use clean rags or a foam applicator pad Work one area at a time (4 square feet) Stain in the direction of the wood grain Wipe off the excess stain after a few minutes

9. Sanding and Refinishing Hardwood Floors  Step 4: Apply a wood stain (continued) Allow stain to dry for 3 to 4 hours Apply a second or third coat of stain to achieve desired color.

10. Sanding and Refinishing Hardwood Floors  Step 5: Apply polyurethane Use a lamb’s wool pad Allow polyurethane to dry 3 to 4 hours Apply 2 to 4 coats After final coat is applied, allow 24 hours before light use Show off your handy work to others!