Wax Old Hardwood Floors

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Wax old hardwood floors.

Choose water base finishes in the correct type of wax for your floor and its finish. It can be used to add a satin luster to previously sealed or stained hardwood floors as well as natural wood floors. In between waxings fade superficial imperfections by buffing. Wax is used to seal and protect beautiful hardwood flooring.

Spread the wax on your hardwood floor evenly. Allow the wax to dry for an hour before proceeding to the next step. It helps to follow the grain of wood on wooden floor planks as you rub or use a. Avoid applying fresh wax before the old wax coat has worn off as over waxing hardwood floors can result in unsightly wax build up.

Make sure to apply only a thin layer of wax on your hardwood floor. Each 32 ounce bottle of minwax hardwood floor reviver weighs 2 2 pounds and measures 2 2 x 5 6 x 10 5 inches. Sweep away loose dirt dust and other debris and mop the floor with warm water to remove any grime or. Follow wood manufacturer and finish label directions to protect your floor without having a dangerously slick surface.

Apply a small clump of paste wax with a cheesecloth or a white terrycloth rag and rub the compound into the floor. Dura seal durafinish liquid floor wax.