Choose a low traffic area that has been cleaned thoroughly.
Testing hardwood floor finish.
So i found myself in the closet.
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It offers a low sheen non toxic finish and is a great choice for those who are environmentally conscious or those who are simply worried about chemicals in their home.
Listed in order of aggressiveness of paired.
Wax is the traditional time tested finish for hardwood floors making it a great choice for antique floors in historic homes.
Testing for grease based residue like wax or oil soap 1.
To begin put a few drops of mineral oil on your cleaned spot.
If the finish dissolves congratulations you ve got a waxed floor.
If nothing happens move on to the next test.
Let it sit for a few seconds and then rub it into the area.
Testing for oil or wax.
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It comes in both paste and liquid forms.
The easiest way to test a floor finish is to run your hand along the surface of the floor.
Behind a door is a good spot because this area is usually.
Paint thinner and let them sit for 2 3 minutes on the.
Testing hardwood floor finishes in a closet.
Before polyurethane became a household word floor finishers applied wax varnish.
Part 2 of this article including video of testing floor finishes in a closet testing hardwood floor finishes part 2.
Put a couple drops of mineral spirits naphtha or turpentine on the surface you want to test.
If the finish bubbles up it is most likely a surface finish.
How to know the finish of my hardwood floors a variety of finishing materials.
Select an inconspicuous area of the floor surface and apply a small amount of paint remover.
Run your hand over the floor surface.
Hardwood floor finishes have varying levels of ease durability even glossiness.
Testing hardwood floor finishes in an old house part 2 the commonly accepted hardwood floor finish tests and paired solvents.
Next place several drops of mineral spirits a k a.
To test the finish you ll need a little mineral oil baby oil and three solvents.
Denatured alcohol lacquer thinner and xylene.
If you can feel the wood grain the finish is probably a penetrating finish.