How to Care Your Hardwood Floor?

Hardwood floors can get shabby by changing weather conditions and constant use. Even with the best maintenance routine in place, hardwood floor which is made of best wood can still encounter accidents like spilled juice and surface scratches. Luckily it doesn't take that much to get your shabby wood floor back to issue condition. Most professionals offer reasonably rated floor re-finishing, resurfacing and restoration services. You can also re-finish your floors yourself by following this basic instruction that will introduce you to the 3 main wood refinishing products:  sanding, staining, and finishing.

•  =>Sanding:

Sanding comprises the use of sandpaper and a machine named a floor-sander to make the surface of the wood smooth and helping in get rid of unwanted scratches. It is one of the top Mohawk finishing products, which is also available on rent from equipment rental shops. Your order of sandpaper should be of various grit sizes and should suit your floor-sander. Before you start sanding the wood floor, make sure to eliminate all furniture and loose elements or products that are on the floor where you are going to start this process. Mopping and Sweeping the floor before you start sanding will help you get rid of movable particles that may scratch the wood exterior or split your sandpaper. When you are sanding hardwood floors then make sure you are sanding in the way of the wood-grain, not against it.

=>Staining:

Once you are done sanding the whole floor perfectly, you can now go further with staining the floor which is actually an alternative step as some homeowners pick to keep the wood's natural shade and drop the staining process altogether. Before you start staining, make sure to vacuum and sweep the floor in order to eliminate the dust produced by the machine. Wood stains are wood finishing products that can be bought at any wood hardware store and comes in various colors and shades. To apply, place a sensible amount of wood stain on a damp cloth then apply to the floor, making sure to follow the instruction of the wood grain. You can apply 2-3 coats for better results.

=>Finishing with Mohawk products:

The final step in floor refinishing is wood finishing. Polyurethane is among the basic and commonly used finishing Mohawk products, but there are also other alternatives available at the market, such as green or environment-friendly wood finishing products. You can utilize a roller to apply the polyurethane or a lamb's wool applicator finish. The floor finish offers safety for the floor so make sure that you have covered every single inch of the wood floor. Apply the wood finish once again once the first coat has dried to add better safety. You can explore best products for staining in the hardware market, where you can find various options including eco-friendly stains. You can select one according to your budget and choice but for batter results and longevity, you wouldn’t have to compromise while selecting one for home use!