Posts Tagged ‘Revive’
If you have some hardwood floors that are in need of more sprucing up than a simple cleaning can provide, but they’re not so bad that they need to be stripped down to the bare bones, then you might benefit from a process called “screening.” Basically, if the finish itself is slightly worn then screening should be all you need to revive the worn flooring.
Screening is the process of using a screen mesh rather than sandpaper to cut the finish and only slightly abrade the flooring. This process is faster than a complete sanding, is far less dusty, is less expensive, and is an easier Do-It-Yorself project than a complete sand-down. The basic steps are: (1) empty out the room, (2) sweep the floor then vacuum it —and try to do a good job as the prep work can make the task produce the best results, (3) be sure to scrape off anything like gum or dried glues as they may mess up the meshing.