How to Refinish Hardwood Floors without Sanding

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In this video, I teach a college student how to give new life to an old hardwood floor in her apartment. We cleaned the floor thoroughly with a Hoover Floormate then applied Minwax Hardwood Floor Reviver low gloss. This is the easiest way I've found to give new life to your tired old hardwood floors. No kneeling, no steel wool, no sanding, no fumes, no mess...
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@faithjohnston9912 Год назад

We have pecan parquet wood floors that are about 70 years old, they were sanded and refinished about 30 years ago, we decided to try this technique using the recommended products and the floors are GORGEOUS!!!!! So glad we found your video, thank you

@handydadtv Год назад

Glad it was helpful 👍🏻

@Jabezgirl57 3 года назад

This is great. Placed my order. I have the Hoover already. Thank you so much for this.

@handydadtv 3 года назад

My pleasure

@ziggydiaz7601 5 лет назад

And here I was watching the video and could not believe I was not alone, someone else is as OCD as me....and adds dates with a sharpie to chemicals for later use....wow...made my day...!

@handydadtv 5 лет назад

👊🏻😉💯

@CScav243 Год назад

Thanks brother...I need to do my 50 year old oak hardwoods. definitely going to try this. go easy on the young lady...she did a great job..!!!

@handydadtv Год назад

She did

@godbluffvdgg 2 года назад

You're a smart man..Those Shur line pads are the BEST applicators for stain or clear coat or any liquid product...I've been using them, as a remodeling contractor, since they came out... She's a hard and smart worker, That's nice to see these days...

@handydadtv 2 года назад

Thanks

@marcafterdark1003 Год назад

I got to redo my floors in my house they're not horrible but I love shiny hard wood floors thanks for the video🙄👍

@handydadtv Год назад

My pleasure

@motorv8N 3 месяца назад

Thanks for this - after 8 years of dog traffic on our hardwood there are thousands of small scratches that catch the light. Going to try this before committing to a full sand and refinish.

@handydadtv 3 месяца назад

Prepare to be amazed.

@mrshawterry6 3 года назад

That was done very good Sir .

@handydadtv 3 года назад

Thanks 😊

@garyb6220 2 месяца назад

Awesome video man

@handydadtv 2 месяца назад

Thanks 😊

@wingman1255 3 года назад

Fantastic!!!

@handydadtv 3 года назад

Thanks

@kadiyamkrishna 3 года назад

Thank you very much for the video

@handydadtv 3 года назад

Thanks for the comment 😊

@choosetoshine2610 2 года назад

Great vid! New subscriber. ❤️

@handydadtv 2 года назад

Thanks for subscribing! Welcome to the family!

@jorgegarcia-mr3sv 3 года назад

Thank you! 😃

@handydadtv 3 года назад

Any time!

@jonathansierra1344 Год назад

Cool stuff

@handydadtv Год назад

Does a nice job

@KMarie-jo2xp 3 года назад

Thank you SO much 😀😀😀😀

@handydadtv 3 года назад

You’re welcome!

@jamesstoll1098 9 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@handydadtv 9 месяцев назад

My pleasure!

@lilstepnoel 4 года назад

I would be thrilled to have a floor that beautiful, and this is before I see what you do to it.

@MsIHATECOMPUTERS 3 года назад

I purchased a historic home (170+ years old). It was in terrible shape. The old tongue in groove wood floors I believe are poplar. Several could not be saved due to water damage but the parlor floor had been covered with the old, thick asbestos tile. The floor underneath the tile is a beautiful distressed cherry color. I want to keep the color and just polyurethane to protect, however, the painters got several patches of overspray on the floor. How do I remove the overspray without removing the wood stain and would the Minwax product work better than polyurethane? The wood is very dry. Thank u!

@DarkEntries 2 года назад

So glad I found your video! I'm moving into a house with wood floors that had been hidden under carpet for 40+ years. The seal on the wood is nearly all worn away, spattered with paint and oil stains, I'm a little nervous using the Hoover on the wood since it says to only use on sealed wood. Would you recommend the screen and recoat method or the chemical abrasion method?

@handydadtv 2 года назад

I didn’t use any abrasion at all. We just cleaned the floor and applied. You can still clean bare wood where the finish is worn. Just give it extra time to dry. Here are links to two more videos using this product: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DxFhwL7nXCI.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-SJeJtQx5aHc.html

@StephRenee812 4 года назад

I am so excited to try this, the house we love in was passed down to us s d the carpet has been here for over 30 years.. we lofted up spots to see how much work we will have to do, i do not want to sand... We are definitely going to try tbis. Our floors don't look as good as yours

@handydadtv 4 года назад

As long as the floor is clean, this is a quick fix that’ll spruce it up until you want to sand/stain them.

@shannonfrey7242 3 года назад

How did they come out curious since I’m having the same issue and how long should no one walk on them.

@handydadtv 3 года назад

It depends on humidity and temperature. I could walk on them in socks or bare feet after a few hours. Follow the label instructions before moving furniture back.

@jamesj9998 3 года назад

Thought you weren't supposed to use water on hard wood floors. Will definitely try this.

@itkahsramal4983 3 года назад

You can as long as it’s not soaking wet. Super ring your mop!

@hazesativa8641 Год назад

Cold water use a damp mop

@dougjonnaebel5704 2 года назад

Great video. I have two questions. Have you used this product on floorboards that have a lot of texture? Does it settle into the seams between boards, or into divots within boards? And second question: Do you usually just do one coat, or is there a benefit to doing a second coat? Thanks for the information. I hadn't even thought about going this route.

@handydadtv 2 года назад

One thin coat is enough. It gets into cracks and spaces between boards but doesn’t look bad. It dries fast so doesn’t run.

@dougjonnaebel5704 2 года назад

@@handydadtv Thank you!

@MissHauteHottie Год назад

So helpful! Can I use another stain to make it darker before the gloss (floor reviver)

@handydadtv Год назад

No, you need to sand the old finish off the floor if you want to stain. And if you do that, you need to use a floor finish polyurethane, not this stuff.

@MissHauteHottie Год назад

@@handydadtv Thank you !

@RuoyangYao 2 года назад

The product you recommends is for water based finish correct? What if you have a oil based finish instead? What would you recommend? Thanks!

@handydadtv 2 года назад

Yes, it is water based polyurethane but it works fine over oil based finishes.

@emaleeyow9610 2 года назад

I’ve seen mixed reviews, but once using this product on the floors, do you have to use the Minax floor cleaner on the hardwood?

@handydadtv 2 года назад

No, we use Murphy’s Oil Soap.

@craigfulton6292 3 года назад

Is your choice of low gloss just a personal preference, or is high gloss "too glossy"? You and your daughter make it look so easy. Thx.

@handydadtv 3 года назад

Personal preference. I never use the high gloss polyurethane because IMO it shows smudges and imperfections more than low gloss.

@buckscountyjoe765 2 года назад

@@handydadtv So why didn't you link the product for low gloss???

@jennytaylor1429 4 года назад

Do you have to remove all furniture or will this work just doing high-traffic areas? We need to do this in our home but have large furniture pieces that we don't want to move.

@handydadtv 4 года назад

I don’t recommend putting a finish around furniture. Better to do it in two halves, like I did in my master bedroom ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DxFhwL7nXCI.html Get a set of furniture sliders like these www.amazon.com/dp/B07WH29NBD/?tag=ha0d9f-20

@Semaj.18272 3 года назад

This vs rejuvenate ?

@jasonduffy8182 Год назад

Great video does it help remove or hide all those little dog scratches/indents?

@handydadtv Год назад

Small scratches disappear

@july1962 Год назад

What if you have adjoining rooms and can't do them all at once? Can you start at the edge of a room that you finished previously with a dry edge and continue on?

@handydadtv Год назад

Yes. I’ve done that. I applied with the grain of the wood and stopped at the doorway. Not noticeable at all.

@MCReast 3 месяца назад

Should I use this if there is an area of the floor with the finish worn off? Should I put it on almost bare wood?

@handydadtv 3 месяца назад

What’s your alternative? This is polyurethane so you can certainly put it on bare wood.

@tommyjoe4310 2 года назад

Is this a varathane type product or just a wax polish. Looks nice guys

@handydadtv 2 года назад

It’s polyurethane, not wax.

@mikecathy3875 4 месяца назад

Thx for the info- do you put one coat or can you do 2 ?

@handydadtv 4 месяца назад

I only needed one.

@3pumpkins170 4 года назад

Hello, is it safe to use this product over the regular polyurethane? Will it peel off later since this is water based?

@handydadtv 4 года назад

I used it several times over traditional polyurethane floor finish. No peeling!

@3pumpkins170 4 года назад

HandyDadTV Great to know, thank you! Now I feel more confident to try it out. I'll check Ace Hardware tomorrow, they may have the Low Gloss one.

@elhajjimedamine2842 5 лет назад

i liked the video ...and i did like and subscribe ^^

@handydadtv 5 лет назад

Thanks so much 👍🏻💯

@pagec1418 4 года назад

Do you have any videos for staining with a color? I want to redo my kitchen myself.

@handydadtv 4 года назад

I don’t have any videos, but you need to sand the floor if you want to change the color stain.

@sdpo27 3 года назад

@@handydadtv What if you don't want to change the color?

@handydadtv 3 года назад

I’d you don’t want to change the color, you can just apply this coating. It’s clear.

@patrickharvey9790 5 лет назад

How do you get some stains off the floor before you do this? It looks like paint possibly

@soonerbred22 4 года назад

Sand it

@joelcordeiro2079 5 лет назад

Great video many thanks, but why do you suggest this product and not regular Varathane??? Also if I don’t have an electric cleaning machine, what product do you suggest I use to hand clean the wood flooring????

@handydadtv 5 лет назад

Traditional polyurethane is great for new wood or refinishing. This stuff is made for a quick and easy recoat on an existing floor with a decent finish. If you don’t have a scrubber like mine, I suggest cleaning the floor according to the directions on the Minwax bottle.

@elsysartsncrafts1602 4 года назад

You can also use a steam mop

@lesliemaker3377 Год назад

Hi, where can I get the sponge from

@handydadtv Год назад

Links in description

@melanies4065 5 лет назад

What is your floors have a wax finish? Can you still use this?

@handydadtv 5 лет назад

Check the label. I’m pretty sure they have instructions for that.

@itsJustJuliaaaa 2 года назад

So I am sanding mine because the prior stain was put on very thin and has warn so taking that layer off. Can I just put this on after? Or would I have to go thru the whole poly thing then this?

@handydadtv 2 года назад

This isn’t meant to be used as a floor finish. It’s only a topcoat to revive a worn floor.

@itsJustJuliaaaa 2 года назад

@@handydadtv thank you!

@misty25dol 4 года назад

can this be used on factory finished flooring also?

@handydadtv 4 года назад

Yes, as long as it’s real wood it should work fine. Might want to test it under a piece of furniture first.

@nicolereadstarot 10 месяцев назад

Will this stop the floor from turning feet black ? I clean these floors like 3 times a week!

@handydadtv 10 месяцев назад

Where is the black coming from? Hardwood floors don’t emit black dust naturally. This is just a polyurethane coating.

@JasonSmith-qx3zh 3 года назад

I just moved and the finish is like peeling not scratches but flakes dull finish flakes what's would suggest for that???

@handydadtv 3 года назад

Somebody probably put a coat of polyurethane over wax. It may need to be sanded to correct.

@faithjohnston9912 Год назад

I do have a question, what do you suggest for cleaning after using the Minwax. Like maintenance cleaning.

@handydadtv Год назад

My wife uses water and vinegar.

@handydadtv Год назад

Correction. Water and ammonia, not vinegar.

@faithjohnston9912 Год назад

@@handydadtv hate to bug, but what ratio, and we have really hard water, should I use “bottled”?

@handydadtv Год назад

I just asked her and she corrected me. (Obviously I’m not the one who does the cleaning!) She said she only uses ammonia on tile. After refinishing our hardwood floors, she cleaned them with Murphy’s Oil Soap. Just follow the directions on the bottle. Sorry for the confusion.

@faithjohnston9912 Год назад

Thank you, my husband is so excited about the way the floors look I would hate to screw them up

@fouziamahmood4669 3 года назад

Can you use this on wood frames around doors and on banisters?

@handydadtv 3 года назад

No, use polyurethane meant for furniture.

@fouziamahmood4669 3 года назад

@@handydadtv Same brand is ok?

@SherlynTalactac 4 года назад

Would using this be considered "sealing" hardwood floor?

@handydadtv 4 года назад

Yes, polyurethane seals the wood.

@Semaj.18272 3 года назад

@@handydadtv my hardwood floor had been sanded polished and water base protection layer been added .. look very Matt and I don’t think it’s protecting the food as much . As there anytginh I can seal it with again ? Just vacuumed clean and add a layer for protection ? Without sanding and buffing

@sealseba8762 Год назад

Where do you buy the applicator pad and stick?

@handydadtv Год назад

Applicator is linked in the description. I already had the broom handle.

@tiffianyjackson1392 2 года назад

Does this work on factory refinished hardwood without sanding?

@handydadtv 2 года назад

I assume you meant “hardwood”, and yes you can topcoat a factory finish to give it new sheen.

@tiffianyjackson1392 2 года назад

@@handydadtv ok, thank you. I'll try to follow the same process.

@edeyborst Год назад

Will this work on engineered hardwood floors?

@handydadtv Год назад

I never tried, but I don’t see why it wouldn’t. It just needs to be real wood, not vinyl or laminate.

@Karnivore1496 Год назад

Can you apply this over some wood filler as well?

@handydadtv Год назад

Yes

@Karnivore1496 Год назад

@@handydadtv ok thanks, how long did it last before you had to reapply?

@handydadtv Год назад

We didn’t. One coat was all we did.

@wildamerican2771 2 года назад

This product discontinued? Seems like low gloss is not on Amazon or eBay. Any 2022 alternatives?

@handydadtv 2 года назад

Product website (www.minwax.com/wood-products/hardwood-floors/minwax-hardwood-floor-reviver#product-details) says it still comes in low gloss, so I don't think it's discontinued. Perhaps just supply chain issues.

@wildamerican2771 2 года назад

@@handydadtv okay good. Thanks for the video BTW, this was the only one that made sense for my situation.

@krissanchez4816 4 года назад

Coming in May 😂😂

@odinsonthorhammer1 5 лет назад

Does this method remove minor scratches?

@handydadtv 5 лет назад

Yes, if the scratches are only in the finish. Deep scratches into the wood may still be visible.

@tanyaanderson8128 4 года назад

I was wondering if I could put a coat of polyurethane on my dining table without sanding?

@handydadtv 4 года назад

Yes, you can always add a coat of polyurethane to give new life to furniture. Be mindful that you can't apply over wax, so minimally you'd need to remove any wax first. I also recommend you scuff the old surface with a very fine sanding block or synthetic pad. Don't use steel wool with water-based polyurethanes.

@tanyaanderson8128 4 года назад

@@handydadtv thank you!!

@highlyfavoredMG 2 года назад

Cannot find a low gloss online.I would have to buy 3 on Amazon to be able to get the low gloss but I only need one.

@handydadtv 2 года назад

2021 shortages, I guess.

@highlyfavoredMG 2 года назад

@@handydadtv could very well be!

@sashaquetta 4 года назад

What is the name of floor machine scrubber he’s using?

@handydadtv 4 года назад

Hoover Floormate - amzn.to/2CFjHs0

@sashaquetta 4 года назад

HandyDadTV thank you and thanks for listing already in the description box that I didn’t check first..🤦🏾‍♀️

@sealseba8762 Год назад

Can you rent the hardwood floor vacuum cleaner?

@handydadtv Год назад

Not sure

@MrJobbypl Год назад

How long it takes to dry after application?

@handydadtv Год назад

Not long. A couple hours.

@MrJobbypl Год назад

Thank you. I did it and it came out nice Jesus’s grace. Thanks for your wonderful video

@ColdWarVet607 3 года назад

Great job lovely young lady! You proved all you need men for is to open jars!

@Mmaria1972 4 года назад

🥰

@oneseeker2 3 года назад

Why just once? What would 2 times or 10 times d

@ryananderson5066 Год назад

I sand floors for a living. I would never ever ever reccommend any type of wax or polish to go over and type of polyurethane. It may not stick from lack of adhesion. It Can make your finish to come out looking cloudy or look silver or even flake off. It will attract dirt over time that you will have to be sand out. Why do we never get to see what it looks like after long term use. Ever thing looks shiny when wet. Keep applying I get paid lots of money when it comes to rescueing your floors.

@handydadtv Год назад

I agree and never wax floors. This product is a water-based polyurethane.

@Encephalitisify 9 месяцев назад

Is this just mop and glow?

@handydadtv 9 месяцев назад

No, it’s polyurethane.

@5onCover 4 месяца назад

Can you get rid of the yellow orange color.

@handydadtv 4 месяца назад

This coating is clear. That’s the color of the wood and previous finishes. If you want to change the color, the old finish needs to be sanded off.

@yadayadayada4674 3 года назад

Does it hide scratches from dog?

@handydadtv 3 года назад

It depends on how deep they are

@MDDLFNGRS 4 года назад

Have you made a video on how to fix hardwood floors where blue tape takes off the top varnish???

@handydadtv 4 года назад

No sorry. Never had that happen to me.

@matthewrussell1027 5 лет назад

Is this a glorified Mop And Glow??

@handydadtv 5 лет назад

No, it’s a wipe-on polyurethane. It’s a new coat of finish, not just a wax.

@Jeff-ik3hn 5 лет назад

Does it need to be buffed off?

@handydadtv 5 лет назад

No buffing needed. It’s a wipe-on polyurethane.

@johnfithian-franks8276 5 лет назад

Be carful what you say about young kids, remember they will be choosing the home you are put in later ?????

@handydadtv 5 лет назад

🤣👍🏻💯

@lostintime8651 4 года назад

they will take the house and put you in the basement.

@johnhouli3450 10 месяцев назад

Isn’t this like rejuvenated? Which is extremely hard to remove

@handydadtv 10 месяцев назад

It’s polyurethane. A clear, permanent coating. It’s not intended to be removed.

@johnhouli3450 10 месяцев назад

@@handydadtv but did you sand first, all I saw you do he clean with a wet vac vacuum with a solution.

@handydadtv 10 месяцев назад

@johnhouli3450 No sanding. This is meant to be a topcoat on the existing finish. We just cleaned the floor first.

@garyoakham9723 7 месяцев назад

@@handydadtvwhat if there’s no finish. Can we use this or do we use something else

@handydadtv 7 месяцев назад

@garyoakham9723 No, this can only be used as a topcoat over an existing floor finish.

@skidubz82 Месяц назад

you should make how to cook a steak without fire

@handydadtv Месяц назад

How?

@skidubz82 Месяц назад

@@handydadtv just as dumb as "how to refinish floors without sanding" next is " how to cook a steak without fire"

@handydadtv Месяц назад

@skidubz82 Oh so you think it’s dumb to recoat your floors without sanding. Gotcha.

@dancarpenter419 5 лет назад

Are u worried about cleaning the wood with water ?

@handydadtv 5 лет назад

No, although it’s a water-based finish, it is waterproof when dry.

@dancarpenter419 5 лет назад

Thanks for the fast reply - so using that floor vac with water is not damaging to the wood ? Just cleans the surface.

@handydadtv 5 лет назад

Oh I see. You meant BEFORE we applied the new finish. Regardless, there was a finish on the wood already. It was just scuffed and dull. Some water gets between the boards when you clean, but it doesn’t hurt the floor.

@dancarpenter419 5 лет назад

HandyDadTV very good ;). Thank you for the response

@brookebaucom3919 4 года назад

Thanks so much for the advice! Just ripped out the carpet last night going to clean it tomorrow!

@dannyyoung8061 2 года назад

This stuff will in fact revive your floor , but then gets scratched and starts peeling AND it is almost impossible to get off. Dont use it unless you want to keep putting layers upon layers of this stuff .

@handydadtv 2 года назад

It doesn’t peel if it’s installed on a clean, wax-free floor. I’ve used it in multiple home on multiple floors.

@dannyyoung8061 2 года назад

@@handydadtv it peels and loses shine and gets scratched. Looks horrible after a while and it is a nightmare to get it off.

@handydadtv 2 года назад

I’m sorry this happened to you, but nobody else reported this complaint to me.

@eddieday3623 Год назад

I fix floors like this all the time. You Never put Acrylic wax over polyurethane floors. It might looks good for a minute but then its costly having it stripped off.

@kirstinfulton7630 3 года назад

This is great! Two questions. 1. Is that a standard carpet cleaning you’re using to scrub? 2. My floors are in nice shape, but the stain is mostly gone from lots of little kid foot traffic. Can I safely do the water scrub step on unfinished wood? Thanks!

@handydadtv 3 года назад

1. No, this scrubber is for hard floors (wood, tile, vinyl). 2. Yes always clean before applying. Don’t saturate them wood, and let it dry thoroughly.

@slightlyunraveled6344 Год назад

This is whats called a "sacrificial coat" & clearly states on the bottle "provides protection for 3-6 months". So its not a permanent solution to refinishing floors. It would potentially need re-doing every 6 months. Moving furniture for that outcome (especially if youre doing a whole house) would be impractical. Just something to be aware of.

@handydadtv Год назад

I certainly didn’t recoat every six months. I did them once.

@RichieGeno88 2 года назад

You laugh like Richard Dreyfuss in what about bob?

@handydadtv 2 года назад

Do I? I’ll need to rewatch that movie.

@megg7558 4 года назад

You didn't refinished it you just cleaned it and applied a protective layer on top.

@handydadtv 4 года назад

A technicality. I consider a top coat to be a new finish.

@mikemcclanahan3129 3 месяца назад

you really shouldnt use water on hardwoods. water can get between boards and cause problems. Just clean it well with a damp cleaning method.

@handydadtv 3 месяца назад

Thanks

@rogerzambranomusic Месяц назад

Shut up

@508phonewiresuckers 4 года назад

She’s getting her own apartment? She looks like she’s 12

@handydadtv 4 года назад

😂 IKR

@abdulnasser1186 2 года назад

Without sanding but you still need a special vacuum 🤦‍♂️

@handydadtv 2 года назад

You don’t need the floor cleaner. You can clean the floor anyway you want.

@mrabrasive51 Год назад

As a 40 year hardwood floor contractor these videos make me laugh!.you should of just left those floors alone instead of putting that acrylic wax on top of them..

@handydadtv Год назад

It’s not wax. It’s polyurethane.