Hand-scraped hardwood floors are prized for their irregular, artisan texture—the subtle troughs and ridges that break up light and add character. When it’s time to refresh a tired finish, the biggest risk is flattening those sculpted details with aggressive sanding....
Not everyone has access to a floor sander, but you can still refinish wood floors by hand. With patience and the right grit sequence, hand sanding restores worn floors and preps them for stain or polyurethane. This guide shows how...
Staining wood floors highlights their natural grain and brings warmth to a room. But without proper sanding, stain absorbs unevenly, leading to blotches and dull spots. A careful sanding sequence ensures a smooth, consistent surface that accepts stain beautifully. Why...
Hardwood floors add warmth and character to any home, but over time they can become scratched, dull, or uneven. While professionals often use large floor sanders, you can achieve great results by sanding floors by hand with the right sandpaper...
When refinishing hardwood floors, sanding between coats of stain or finish is the step that ensures a professional, smooth result. Skipping it can leave rough patches, dust nibs, or uneven shine. Here’s the complete guide to sanding floors between coats...
