MY DAD HAS AN OLD HOUSE AND I CANT GET HIM NEW FLOORS SO I AM CLEANING THE HECK OUT OF THESE ONES. I THINK THEY ARE PINE AND I HAVE SCRUBBED, MOPPED, SCRUBBED AGAIN, AND MOPPED AGAIN AND USED MURPHEYS HARDWOOD OIL ON IT. THE MURPHYS HELPED A LOT. I AM LOOKING FOR ANYTHING THAT MIGHT HELP HIM OUT. THANKS
2006-12-20 06:36:32 · 4 answers · asked by Josh D 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Use tri-sodium phosphate. If the floors are dirty or have wax on them, this will remove it without a doubt. Use gloves and eye protection as the TSP will burn if you have a cut or get it in the eyes. After you have cleaned, if the problem is solved, finish with a good quality urethane. If it is not fixed, you will probably have to sand and re-finish. Good luck.
2006-12-20 07:45:41 · answer #1 · answered by tim r 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Howard's Restore a Finish available in the paint/stain aisle in the home improvement stores. It won't damage the floor, it comes in clear or tinted to match the wood tones and it literally restores the finish and shine to wood. Ask the sales people how much you will need for the area's square footage. You can apply it with a sponge mop, let it soak and stand back amazed at how beautiful it looks.
2006-12-20 06:43:58 · answer #2 · answered by eskie lover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
johsons hardwood floor paste wax and rent a buffer. another more expensive way is to sand it and then relaquer them. alot of work and some money. find out what that procedure costs if you can afford it it s the best way to go. merry christmas and good luck.
2006-12-20 06:40:48 · answer #3 · answered by chrystal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Really only solution that I know of is to sand them and then use several coats of urethane... a lot of work, but excellent results.
2006-12-20 06:39:52 · answer #4 · answered by waynebudd 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋