How to Refinish Hardwood Floors without Sanding
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ต.ค. 2024
- In this video, I teach a college student how to give new life to an old hardwood floor in her apartment. We cleaned the floor thoroughly with a Hoover Floormate then applied Minwax Hardwood Floor Reviver low gloss. This is the easiest way I've found to give new life to your tired old hardwood floors. No kneeling, no steel wool, no sanding, no fumes, no mess...
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We have pecan parquet wood floors that are about 70 years old, they were sanded and refinished about 30 years ago, we decided to try this technique using the recommended products and the floors are GORGEOUS!!!!! So glad we found your video, thank you
Glad it was helpful 👍🏻
And here I was watching the video and could not believe I was not alone, someone else is as OCD as me....and adds dates with a sharpie to chemicals for later use....wow...made my day...!
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Thanks for this - after 8 years of dog traffic on our hardwood there are thousands of small scratches that catch the light. Going to try this before committing to a full sand and refinish.
Prepare to be amazed.
Great tip without the dusty mess of sanding!
It’s good stuff and I’ve used it several times.
You're a smart man..Those Shur line pads are the BEST applicators for stain or clear coat or any liquid product...I've been using them, as a remodeling contractor, since they came out... She's a hard and smart worker, That's nice to see these days...
Thanks
Thanks brother...I need to do my 50 year old oak hardwoods. definitely going to try this. go easy on the young lady...she did a great job..!!!
She did
I got to redo my floors in my house they're not horrible but I love shiny hard wood floors thanks for the video🙄👍
My pleasure
This is great. Placed my order. I have the Hoover already. Thank you so much for this.
My pleasure
I would be thrilled to have a floor that beautiful, and this is before I see what you do to it.
Thought you weren't supposed to use water on hard wood floors. Will definitely try this.
You can as long as it’s not soaking wet. Super ring your mop!
Cold water use a damp mop
So glad I found your video! I'm moving into a house with wood floors that had been hidden under carpet for 40+ years. The seal on the wood is nearly all worn away, spattered with paint and oil stains, I'm a little nervous using the Hoover on the wood since it says to only use on sealed wood. Would you recommend the screen and recoat method or the chemical abrasion method?
I didn’t use any abrasion at all. We just cleaned the floor and applied.
You can still clean bare wood where the finish is worn. Just give it extra time to dry.
Here are links to two more videos using this product:
th-cam.com/video/DxFhwL7nXCI/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/SJeJtQx5aHc/w-d-xo.html
I am so excited to try this, the house we love in was passed down to us s d the carpet has been here for over 30 years.. we lofted up spots to see how much work we will have to do, i do not want to sand... We are definitely going to try tbis. Our floors don't look as good as yours
As long as the floor is clean, this is a quick fix that’ll spruce it up until you want to sand/stain them.
How did they come out curious since I’m having the same issue and how long should no one walk on them.
It depends on humidity and temperature. I could walk on them in socks or bare feet after a few hours. Follow the label instructions before moving furniture back.
Is your choice of low gloss just a personal preference, or is high gloss "too glossy"? You and your daughter make it look so easy. Thx.
Personal preference. I never use the high gloss polyurethane because IMO it shows smudges and imperfections more than low gloss.
@@handydadtv So why didn't you link the product for low gloss???
Awesome video man
Thanks 😊
Great video. I have two questions. Have you used this product on floorboards that have a lot of texture? Does it settle into the seams between boards, or into divots within boards? And second question: Do you usually just do one coat, or is there a benefit to doing a second coat? Thanks for the information. I hadn't even thought about going this route.
One thin coat is enough. It gets into cracks and spaces between boards but doesn’t look bad. It dries fast so doesn’t run.
@@handydadtv Thank you!
That was done very good Sir .
Thanks 😊
Is this a varathane type product or just a wax polish. Looks nice guys
It’s polyurethane, not wax.
Should I use this if there is an area of the floor with the finish worn off? Should I put it on almost bare wood?
What’s your alternative? This is polyurethane so you can certainly put it on bare wood.
Thanks!
My pleasure!
Thank you very much for the video
Thanks for the comment 😊
Do you have to remove all furniture or will this work just doing high-traffic areas? We need to do this in our home but have large furniture pieces that we don't want to move.
I don’t recommend putting a finish around furniture. Better to do it in two halves, like I did in my master bedroom th-cam.com/video/DxFhwL7nXCI/w-d-xo.html
Get a set of furniture sliders like these www.amazon.com/dp/B07WH29NBD/?tag=ha0d9f-20
The product you recommends is for water based finish correct? What if you have a oil based finish instead? What would you recommend? Thanks!
Yes, it is water based polyurethane but it works fine over oil based finishes.
Thx for the info- do you put one coat or can you do 2 ?
I only needed one.
Great video many thanks, but why do you suggest this product and not regular Varathane??? Also if I don’t have an electric cleaning machine, what product do you suggest I use to hand clean the wood flooring????
Traditional polyurethane is great for new wood or refinishing. This stuff is made for a quick and easy recoat on an existing floor with a decent finish.
If you don’t have a scrubber like mine, I suggest cleaning the floor according to the directions on the Minwax bottle.
You can also use a steam mop
Hi, where can I get the sponge from
Links in description
Great vid! New subscriber. ❤️
Thanks for subscribing! Welcome to the family!
How do you get some stains off the floor before you do this? It looks like paint possibly
Sand it
Will this stop the floor from turning feet black ? I clean these floors like 3 times a week!
Where is the black coming from? Hardwood floors don’t emit black dust naturally. This is just a polyurethane coating.
Cool stuff
Does a nice job
I sand floors for a living. I would never ever ever reccommend any type of wax or polish to go over and type of polyurethane. It may not stick from lack of adhesion. It Can make your finish to come out looking cloudy or look silver or even flake off. It will attract dirt over time that you will have to be sand out. Why do we never get to see what it looks like after long term use. Ever thing looks shiny when wet. Keep applying I get paid lots of money when it comes to rescueing your floors.
I agree and never wax floors. This product is a water-based polyurethane.
What do you recommend for those who can’t pay your “lots of money”fees?
@gingergobble5539 Live with dull floors?
What if you have adjoining rooms and can't do them all at once? Can you start at the edge of a room that you finished previously with a dry edge and continue on?
Yes. I’ve done that. I applied with the grain of the wood and stopped at the doorway. Not noticeable at all.
I do have a question, what do you suggest for cleaning after using the Minwax. Like maintenance cleaning.
My wife uses water and vinegar.
Correction. Water and ammonia, not vinegar.
@@handydadtv hate to bug, but what ratio, and we have really hard water, should I use “bottled”?
I just asked her and she corrected me. (Obviously I’m not the one who does the cleaning!)
She said she only uses ammonia on tile.
After refinishing our hardwood floors, she cleaned them with Murphy’s Oil Soap. Just follow the directions on the bottle.
Sorry for the confusion.
Thank you, my husband is so excited about the way the floors look I would hate to screw them up
I’ve seen mixed reviews, but once using this product on the floors, do you have to use the Minax floor cleaner on the hardwood?
No, we use Murphy’s Oil Soap.
Thank you! 😃
Any time!
Can you apply this over some wood filler as well?
Yes
@@handydadtv ok thanks, how long did it last before you had to reapply?
We didn’t. One coat was all we did.
Will this work on engineered hardwood floors?
I never tried, but I don’t see why it wouldn’t. It just needs to be real wood, not vinyl or laminate.
So I am sanding mine because the prior stain was put on very thin and has warn so taking that layer off. Can I just put this on after? Or would I have to go thru the whole poly thing then this?
This isn’t meant to be used as a floor finish. It’s only a topcoat to revive a worn floor.
@@handydadtv thank you!
Would using this be considered "sealing" hardwood floor?
Yes, polyurethane seals the wood.
@@handydadtv my hardwood floor had been sanded polished and water base protection layer been added .. look very Matt and I don’t think it’s protecting the food as much . As there anytginh I can seal it with again ? Just vacuumed clean and add a layer for protection ? Without sanding and buffing
Thank you SO much 😀😀😀😀
You’re welcome!
Hello, is it safe to use this product over the regular polyurethane? Will it peel off later since this is water based?
I used it several times over traditional polyurethane floor finish. No peeling!
HandyDadTV Great to know, thank you! Now I feel more confident to try it out. I'll check Ace Hardware tomorrow, they may have the Low Gloss one.
Fantastic!!!
Thanks
This product discontinued? Seems like low gloss is not on Amazon or eBay. Any 2022 alternatives?
Product website (www.minwax.com/wood-products/hardwood-floors/minwax-hardwood-floor-reviver#product-details) says it still comes in low gloss, so I don't think it's discontinued. Perhaps just supply chain issues.
@@handydadtv okay good. Thanks for the video BTW, this was the only one that made sense for my situation.
Great job lovely young lady! You proved all you need men for is to open jars!
I purchased a historic home (170+ years old). It was in terrible shape. The old tongue in groove wood floors I believe are poplar. Several could not be saved due to water damage but the parlor floor had been covered with the old, thick asbestos tile. The floor underneath the tile is a beautiful distressed cherry color. I want to keep the color and just polyurethane to protect, however, the painters got several patches of overspray on the floor. How do I remove the overspray without removing the wood stain and would the Minwax product work better than polyurethane? The wood is very dry. Thank u!
I just moved and the finish is like peeling not scratches but flakes dull finish flakes what's would suggest for that???
Somebody probably put a coat of polyurethane over wax. It may need to be sanded to correct.
Does this work on factory refinished hardwood without sanding?
I assume you meant “hardwood”, and yes you can topcoat a factory finish to give it new sheen.
@@handydadtv ok, thank you. I'll try to follow the same process.
Where do you buy the applicator pad and stick?
Applicator is linked in the description. I already had the broom handle.
Great video does it help remove or hide all those little dog scratches/indents?
Small scratches disappear
Do you have any videos for staining with a color? I want to redo my kitchen myself.
I don’t have any videos, but you need to sand the floor if you want to change the color stain.
@@handydadtv What if you don't want to change the color?
I’d you don’t want to change the color, you can just apply this coating. It’s clear.
Cannot find a low gloss online.I would have to buy 3 on Amazon to be able to get the low gloss but I only need one.
2021 shortages, I guess.
@@handydadtv could very well be!
Can you use this on wood frames around doors and on banisters?
No, use polyurethane meant for furniture.
@@handydadtv Same brand is ok?
How long it takes to dry after application?
Not long. A couple hours.
Thank you. I did it and it came out nice Jesus’s grace. Thanks for your wonderful video
Can you rent the hardwood floor vacuum cleaner?
Not sure
What is your floors have a wax finish? Can you still use this?
Check the label. I’m pretty sure they have instructions for that.
can this be used on factory finished flooring also?
Yes, as long as it’s real wood it should work fine. Might want to test it under a piece of furniture first.
I was wondering if I could put a coat of polyurethane on my dining table without sanding?
Yes, you can always add a coat of polyurethane to give new life to furniture. Be mindful that you can't apply over wax, so minimally you'd need to remove any wax first. I also recommend you scuff the old surface with a very fine sanding block or synthetic pad. Don't use steel wool with water-based polyurethanes.
@@handydadtv thank you!!
This vs rejuvenate ?
This stuff will in fact revive your floor , but then gets scratched and starts peeling AND it is almost impossible to get off. Dont use it unless you want to keep putting layers upon layers of this stuff .
It doesn’t peel if it’s installed on a clean, wax-free floor. I’ve used it in multiple home on multiple floors.
@@handydadtv it peels and loses shine and gets scratched. Looks horrible after a while and it is a nightmare to get it off.
I’m sorry this happened to you, but nobody else reported this complaint to me.
I fix floors like this all the time. You Never put Acrylic wax over polyurethane floors. It might looks good for a minute but then its costly having it stripped off.
What is the name of floor machine scrubber he’s using?
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HandyDadTV thank you and thanks for listing already in the description box that I didn’t check first..🤦🏾♀️
you should make how to cook a steak without fire
How?
@@handydadtv just as dumb as "how to refinish floors without sanding" next is " how to cook a steak without fire"
@skidubz82 Oh so you think it’s dumb to recoat your floors without sanding. Gotcha.
Have you made a video on how to fix hardwood floors where blue tape takes off the top varnish???
No sorry. Never had that happen to me.
Is this just mop and glow?
No, it’s polyurethane.
Be carful what you say about young kids, remember they will be choosing the home you are put in later ?????
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they will take the house and put you in the basement.
This is great! Two questions.
1. Is that a standard carpet cleaning you’re using to scrub?
2. My floors are in nice shape, but the stain is mostly gone from lots of little kid foot traffic. Can I safely do the water scrub step on unfinished wood?
Thanks!
1. No, this scrubber is for hard floors (wood, tile, vinyl).
2. Yes always clean before applying. Don’t saturate them wood, and let it dry thoroughly.
Does this method remove minor scratches?
Yes, if the scratches are only in the finish. Deep scratches into the wood may still be visible.
Is this a glorified Mop And Glow??
No, it’s a wipe-on polyurethane. It’s a new coat of finish, not just a wax.
Isn’t this like rejuvenated? Which is extremely hard to remove
It’s polyurethane. A clear, permanent coating. It’s not intended to be removed.
@@handydadtv but did you sand first, all I saw you do he clean with a wet vac vacuum with a solution.
@johnhouli3450 No sanding. This is meant to be a topcoat on the existing finish. We just cleaned the floor first.
@@handydadtvwhat if there’s no finish. Can we use this or do we use something else
@garyoakham9723 No, this can only be used as a topcoat over an existing floor finish.
Can you get rid of the yellow orange color.
This coating is clear. That’s the color of the wood and previous finishes.
If you want to change the color, the old finish needs to be sanded off.
This is whats called a "sacrificial coat" & clearly states on the bottle "provides protection for 3-6 months". So its not a permanent solution to refinishing floors. It would potentially need re-doing every 6 months. Moving furniture for that outcome (especially if youre doing a whole house) would be impractical. Just something to be aware of.
I certainly didn’t recoat every six months. I did them once.
Does it hide scratches from dog?
It depends on how deep they are
Why just once? What would 2 times or 10 times d
Does it need to be buffed off?
No buffing needed. It’s a wipe-on polyurethane.
i liked the video ...and i did
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Thanks so much 👍🏻💯
Coming in May 😂😂
You didn't refinished it you just cleaned it and applied a protective layer on top.
A technicality. I consider a top coat to be a new finish.
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Are u worried about cleaning the wood with water ?
No, although it’s a water-based finish, it is waterproof when dry.
Thanks for the fast reply - so using that floor vac with water is not damaging to the wood ? Just cleans the surface.
Oh I see. You meant BEFORE we applied the new finish.
Regardless, there was a finish on the wood already. It was just scuffed and dull.
Some water gets between the boards when you clean, but it doesn’t hurt the floor.
HandyDadTV very good ;). Thank you for the response
Thanks so much for the advice! Just ripped out the carpet last night going to clean it tomorrow!
You laugh like Richard Dreyfuss in what about bob?
Do I? I’ll need to rewatch that movie.
you really shouldnt use water on hardwoods. water can get between boards and cause problems. Just clean it well with a damp cleaning method.
Thanks
She’s getting her own apartment? She looks like she’s 12
😂 IKR
Without sanding but you still need a special vacuum 🤦♂️
You don’t need the floor cleaner. You can clean the floor anyway you want.
As a 40 year hardwood floor contractor these videos make me laugh!.you should of just left those floors alone instead of putting that acrylic wax on top of them..
It’s not wax. It’s polyurethane.
@@handydadtv Don't you need to abrade the existing poly in order for the new poly to stick?
So helpful! Can I use another stain to make it darker before the gloss (floor reviver)
No, you need to sand the old finish off the floor if you want to stain. And if you do that, you need to use a floor finish polyurethane, not this stuff.
@@handydadtv Thank you !