Painting a Wooden Floor in Moorestown, NJ: What to Do and What Not To Do
Painting a Wooden Floor in Moorestown, NJ: What to Do and What Not To Do
Wooden flooring has always been in fashion and probably will be for a very long time. Unfortunately, wood can wear out over time. You may also want to add an aesthetic touch to your floor.
In any case, painting your wood floor can be both practical and visually appealing.
Here is a list of do’s and don’ts when painting your wood floor.
DON’TS
Don’t think that all wood floors are suitable for painting
First of all, if you want to paint a new wood floor, opt for raw wood that has not been previously treated.
Otherwise, the most easily painted woods are pine and oak.
It is always better to paint a wood that is light because darker and stained woods are difficult to cover with paint.
Painting your wood floor without having prepared it
Once you’ve decided to paint your wood floor, there are a few simple steps you can take to keep everything going well.
You must remove all residue and dust from the floor. We also recommend driving in the nail heads protruding from the floor.
Finally, perform a complete sanding of the floor (sand in the direction of the grain) before painting.
Applying a Single Coat of Paint to Your Wood Floor
If you want the paint to stick well and it’s color to remain true to the color of the original shade, we recommend applying three coats to your floor.
Washing painted wood floor using water
Using a small amount of water to wash an isolated stain is not a big deal, but it is not recommended to apply a large amount of water to your painted wood floor.
Wet wood is prone to swelling and this can create cracks in the paint you have applied.
DO’S
Choose the right kind of paint
Not all paints are suitable for covering a wooden floor.
When buying paint, choose paint for the floor or epoxy-based paint.
The latter, in addition to being an economical choice, is extremely durable and allows you to create several different looks, such as a glossy, textured, or satin finish.
On the other hand, it is more difficult to apply and it is often not recyclable.
Besides, if you are using an epoxy-based paint, the ideal scenario is not to stay at home during the application of the paint and the drying period.
Fresh food should all be removed from counters.
Paint Using the Right Technique
Start by cutting in at the bottom of the walls using a brush.
Then use a paint roller to cover the entire floor.
We recommend making slow movements with the roller so that the paint adheres better to the wood and to avoid splashes.
Aldo, leave the windows open during work since a large amount of paint gives off a very strong odor.
Maintain the Floor As You Go
Your floor will be subject to wear over time, mainly due to the daily comings and goings.
This is not a serious problem when maintenance is done as you go.
The best thing is to keep the rest of the paint you used initially.
You just need to cover the damaged areas with the same paint when the time is right.
Also, there is no need to sand when it is a small area.
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