scesnick
Veteran Member
I am getting ready to refinish my maple hardwood floor. I installed and finished this floor 11yrs ago when we built the house. I have been researching what to use as a finish and of course, eash product claims they are superior.
I would like to use a water based stain ( poly) since they claim dry times are only a few hours at most and the fumes are nowhere near as bad as oil based. But, i am not married to this idea. I want a semi to high gloss finish.
Also, what is your opinion on sanders? I want to totally strip the old floors. Ten yrs of kids strollers, walkers and toys have taken a toll on the floor and they need sanded. Some say a walk behind belt sander is the way to go, others say walk behind orbital sander...Obviously I will be renting the sander either way.
Anyone out there have any firsthand knowledge?
I would like to use a water based stain ( poly) since they claim dry times are only a few hours at most and the fumes are nowhere near as bad as oil based. But, i am not married to this idea. I want a semi to high gloss finish.
Also, what is your opinion on sanders? I want to totally strip the old floors. Ten yrs of kids strollers, walkers and toys have taken a toll on the floor and they need sanded. Some say a walk behind belt sander is the way to go, others say walk behind orbital sander...Obviously I will be renting the sander either way.
Anyone out there have any firsthand knowledge?