I started out on many of the floors with stripper, sandedn with floor sander, restained, and polyurethaned. They look gorgeous. I have gotten to my bedroom however to find that there is nothing that will penetrate to the wood there is some substance a creamy tan that covers these floors. At first I thought they were just bleached wood I was dealling with. After 2 months of fooling with it and scrubbing with vinegar water I have noticed its starting to come off like paint. I have since this discovery used paint stripper and its doesn't come of but in streaks. I have taken steel wool and scrubbed. This is taking forever and have wasted 1 month already on the floor of this remodel. What can I use to speed up the process?
2006-11-08 06:46:32 · 3 answers · asked by Franchesca 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
the paint stripper is still just smearing it in streaks. its real wood too
2006-11-08 08:53:32 · update #1
I would try a paint stripper. You can find one at your local hardware store. Follow the directions on the label. Just make sure to have proper ventilation. I hope this works.
2006-11-08 07:09:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might want to try and lift up one piece of flooring and find out if its really wood. If it ism I suggest renting a professional type sander and using that. if it isn't real wood, and you really hate the look of it I suggest painting it in a colour that matches the other floors.
2006-11-08 06:55:36 · answer #2 · answered by judy_r8 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know a lot about hardwood floors, but could it be floor wax?
2006-11-08 06:59:51 · answer #3 · answered by one_happy_chic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋