Painting Old Wood Floors
Gently rough up the floor s finish and level any high spots with a 150 grit sanding sponge.
Painting old wood floors. First prepare a small area of the wood floor in the corner or under a couch. If i paint the floors in one room do i have to paint all of the floors. Paint the floor with a roller or a paint pad on the end of a 4 foot extension pole. It depends on the room and the layout.
Using a square pad sander or by hand rough up the finish on the floor with 150 grit sandpaper. Secondly apply a small amount of paint to the wood and let it dry properly and finally check the results within 24 hours and look for any cracking peeling streaking or bubbling. Remove the baseboards or tape them so you son t have to worry about getting paint on. The pole will speed up the job and save your back.
The floors are inherently old and funky. Follow the manufacturer s instructions for time anywhere from 30 minutes to 4 hours. Wipe the floor clean with a damp cloth and allow to dry thoroughly. I start by going over the gaps with my paint brush.
If it looks good then you can proceed with confidence. Allow them to dry completely. If the surface has been finished previously such as with stain and polyurethane or old paint lightly. You don t want drips from the ceiling and walls messing up your masterpiece underfoot.
Let the floor dry thoroughly. This is the best way to be sure that there s enough to cover the gap but not so much as to fill it up. Paint manufacturers offer super durable porch and floor paint products and sealers that will keep your painted floors well painted. So paint is a perfect solution.
But williams s homes tend to be in old rustic converted factories. Painting wood stairs and floors requires the same preparation as for any interior paint job. Supplies needed for painting hardwood floors. Apply the first coat.
First consider your supplies. I adore william mclure s white painted hardwood floors. Use an extension pole to help you to roll the primer on the floor. Work in 4 foot square areas.
It s just easier for me that way. When i m painting an old floor i usually spend most of the time on my butt. Meanwhile cover the space beneath doors with plastic to keep dust from blowing in. Good primer naps paint roller porch and patio paint sheen of choice i used gloss enamel but it s also made in low lustre paint pole extender painter s tape mop broom cleaning supplies sanding tool and sandpaper if you re doing this the right way.
How and when to paint wood floors step 1. If you think you can paint floors with regular wall paint you re sadly mistaken.