If you have invested in hardwood flooring in Naperville, one way to give your floors a fresh look is by staining it. Our team at Best Buy Interior Finishes & Granite is here to provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to bring your hardwood floors to life once again. If you have questions about this process, please feel free to contact our team directly.
Sand the Floor
To help ensure that your floors are smooth and free of blemishes or bumps, you should sand the floors completely. This will create a layer a sawdust, so make sure that you vacuum the saw dust off before you move on to the second step.
Condition the Wood
Have you heard of a method called water popping? It consists of running a wet mop or a cloth over the floor in order to raise the grain. This process is essential in helping the wood better hold in the stain. Once the floor is wet, allow at least 30 minutes for the water to dry before starting the stain.
Time to Stain
The third step is applying the stain itself. You should find a rag or a sponge and dip it gently into the stain, applying it going with the grain instead of against it. Start on one side of the room and work your way to the other. You should also wring out the rag so that coverage is even and there are no pools of stain on the ground.
Get Rid of Excess Stain
Wait 5-10 minutes before going back and removing excess stain from your floors, keeping in mind that the longer the stain sits, the darker the final stain will be. You’ll have to wipe vigorously in order to get rid of the excess stain.
Dry & Brush On Polyurethane
Allow ample drying time for your floors to dry. Once dry, take a paint brush and put on a coat of polyurethane to finish the process.
It’s really that simple to stain your hardwood flooring in Naperville!
