Hardwood Floors

Saturday

With all the tile (and carpet) up, we were ready to start refinishing.

After nails, staples, and grout were removed it was ready to sand.

We rented an oscillating orbital sander from Home Depot

and got down to business. Even with 36 grit paper it's slow going.

We also borrowed a hand sander for edges.

He doesn't like using the goggles.

Trusty Dyson pulled through for us again!

My mom brought reinforcements (food) and helped while we ate/rested.

Many, many hours later, we were getting closer. John's parents came back to stay with us and not a moment too soon.

Alan got right to work. They went over the whole floor again with the 80 and 100 grit. And kept hydrated.

Monday

We puttied cracks and holes, let it dry, then sanded over them.

Tuesday

After letting the dust settle and cleaning and cleaning and cleaning, it was ready for the sealer. John applied it at lunch, then after work we did the first coat of finish.

Late that night we did the final coat. We went with the water-based product because 1) it's clearer/less red and yellowish 2) has the shortest drying time 3) is healthier to breath. So now we just wait for it to finish curing for about a week.

The tricky parts are 1) not having any living space 2) finding outfits to match the clean room booties and 3) resisting temptation to slide on the smooth new floors.