Despite your taking all the measures like cleaning, weeping and waxing to keep them shining, hardwood floors are sure to lose their shine over r a period of time. Nevertheless, the appearance of a few nicks and cuts here or there on the floor doesn’t call for a replacement o the whole floor. That will be a very expensive and time-consuming option.
You have an alternative that is inexpensive and not so massy, and that’s buffing your floor. That’s one of the modern techniques for refinishing that revives the looks of any old hardwood floor. Proper execution surely delivers a shiny new look to your old floor. And, what it delivers’ll surprise you!
Buffing is not the best solution under certain circumstances. If the floor is badly damaged the buffer can’t be expected to bring true original shine and looks. But, buffing takes good care of petty flaws like small gaps, minor scratches, and gouges and slight wearing off of boards.
Buffing hardwood floors is a potentially good way of getting partially refinished floors. Moreover, every time you get an almost new finish. Buffing is helpful in removing the old existing finish quickly, thus enabling the floor to accept the new finish effectively.
-Tools
For buffing of your hardwood floor you need a machine known as a buffer. You really don’t have to buy this equipment because you are not going to use it all that often, may be once a year would suffice. Financially, it’s not a very viable proposition to invest in a machine so infrequently to be used. It’s good to rent it for a couple of days from a rental company.
The buffers have a screen. For hardwood floors a screen of around 100 grits is recommendable. While using the buffer care should be taken to sweep the whole area evenly.
- Proper Steps
1. After sanding the floor must be vacuumed. Ensure that the floor is free of all dust particles before buffing it.
2. Go for a trial run of the buffer in the middle of the floor before going with full steam. Be aware that a buffer takes a little time to get used to, more so when you are buffing your hardwood floor for the first time.
3. For best results, use a screen of 100 – 120 grit.
4. Hardwood flooring with a wax finish, should be stripped of wax coating before buffing it.
5. Remove wax, buff it and then apply wax for a great looking floor.