WoodFlooringGuy.com

Q: I am refinishing an oak parquet floor which I have already sanded. I would like to achieve a dark-espresso finish and I am unsure as to whether I should use oil or water based stain. Which coats should I sand in between? Can I leave windows open for ventilation or do I run the risk of dust causing an issue?

A: I hope you will indulge me for a moment. Your questions regarding the basics of the job are exactly why this work should be left to a professional. Each question you ask could easily involve a lengthy, detailed comment, but I will be brief.

Use an oil stain. Lightly buff each coat of polyurethane if using oil or solvent borne. It can be helpful to ventilate the area a during the coating process, but wait at least a couple of hours for the finish to flow and level.
I hope that helps.

This entry was posted on Friday, May 19th, 2006 at 8:15 pm and is filed under When to Hire A Professional, When to Do It Yourself, Words of Advice. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Both comments and pings are currently closed.