How To Sand & Refinish Hardwood Floors

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@HouseImprovements 4 года назад

Here is a link to T bar floor refinishing tool. www.amazon.com/s?k=floor+tbar&ref=nb_sb_noss

@Jimbo_Conn 4 года назад

What kind of dusk mask is that black one your using?...also of you had to stain this before polying would you go about the sanding differently or with different machine. Just finished a floor for someone that looks like absolute shite. Left swatches of poly even if they weren't immediately noticable they were after staining!!! Not to mention the scratches they left with orbitals.

@willamjustiniano8663 4 года назад

What kind of paint did you used???

@allanbenoit8305 3 года назад

I really enjoyed your video here. Very easy to discern, comprehend and apply to a real-life situation. I felt at such ease watching your video that I am going to attempt re-finishing my own floors as opposed to paying someone else thousands of dollars or whatever it is they charge. *I'm just curious... I have an ugly yellow finish currently and want to change the stain. Would I just do my 3 passes with the various grit levels (coarse, medium and fine), vacuum and clean floor, then apply the stain that I want, let dry and then proceed with poly thereafter?

@mannytrevino1053 3 года назад

What color stain is this?

@derekperkins5539 2 года назад

@@allanbenoit8305pa @@qqqqqqqq

@wiesbadengera1 4 года назад

Somebody that doesn't speed talk and make us listen to annoying music, how refreshing

@N8russell 3 года назад

i bet he's Canadian

@rogerNOmore 3 года назад

yeah... with no dumb intro... how nice.

@bentownsend6334 3 года назад

My kinda guy.

@elsjemassyn8921 3 года назад

Amen to that 👌

@myfakename5582 3 года назад

This can't be updated hard enough

@LeskiStation 4 года назад

About to make an offer on a house full of hardwood that all needs to be restored. I feel a little more confident in my decision to move forward now. Thanks!!

@jessicak.6794 4 года назад

That's what brought me here too!

@TM-bd7nf 3 года назад

Same for me

@petinachambersmcvay8482 3 года назад

same lol

@Mrcaffinebean 3 года назад

How’s it go? Just did the same lol

@JackieVanRuler 3 года назад

Me too!

@_upncoming1 Год назад

Man!!! This video is golden!! My wife and I just purchased an older home that still has the original hardwood flooring. This video gave me the confidence to take on this task. Thanks for making this video!

@derekpalmer9526 3 года назад

I really appreciate how thorough he was with explaining every single step in precise detail

@jacklabloom635 5 лет назад

In 1979, I refinished 1300 square feet of hardwood floors in our first house. The house was originally built in 1945. The previous owners had covered the hardwood with carpet. We pulled the old stained carpet up and saw the original hardwood flooring. My total cost to refinish the floors myself was $179.00. That cost included rental fees, sealer and oil based polyurethane. The floors still looked great, when we sold that house eleven years later. Hardwood floors are much easier to keep clean than carpet.

@miketracy5603 5 лет назад

179 dollars in materials and 50,000 dollars of back breaking labor! That must have been a lot of dust.....

@jacklabloom635 5 лет назад

Mike Tracy , it was a lot of of hard work, but we did not have must money back then. We brought the house with a GI bill guaranteed loan, 10 percent interest payment, and a $1000.00 down payment. Our house payment was $279.00 a month, and we thought that was a lot. When I got through sanding the floors, there were four mounds of sanding dust in the back yard. Each mound was three feet tall.

@mikenelson3338 10 месяцев назад

Yes, and if you’ve ever pulled up old carpet, you realize how nasty it is.

@carolynwilson5220 8 месяцев назад

@@jacklabloom6353:23

@dukethomas95 3 года назад

Besides the excellent knowledge, I love how you pass it on. It's like I'm listening to my late father or a buddy trying to teach me. I always learn alot. Thanks so much.

@hayesunified3670 Месяц назад

Pro tip. Change playback speed to 1.5 and enjoy. Always appreciate this guy

@kristysmith2016 4 года назад

this is the best one I have seen. This video just made me feel so much more confident on refinishing the floors at the fixer upper house I just purchased

@redfo3009 3 года назад

me too! :)

@Dkellz 2 года назад

How did it go?

@kristysmith2016 2 года назад

@@Dkellz bahahahaaha well, it could be worse lmao

@charlesblair6918 4 года назад

Protect this man at all cost

@emoslayerbty1 4 года назад

Glad I came across this. Just bought my house and the hardwood is beautiful for the most part. Definitely needs some love though. You made this look easy enough for me to be comfortable doing it myself.

@lesleyannryan1808 Год назад

You have inspired me as a woman and I’m going to try it. Just the way you did it to bring back my floors Thank you so much for sharing. I appreciate you wish me luck my name is Lesley and I’m in NY keep inspiring others and let them know they can do it just stay focused positive THANK YOU ❤🙏🏽👍🏽💯🙌🏽

@HouseImprovements Год назад

You can do it!

@luzd.lancheros4133 2 месяца назад

Could you please, let me know exactly the poliuretano use here ? And what product do you use to clean and remove the dust? Thank you , great video

@violetreichert6470 4 года назад

Me and my husband are buying our first house next month and are basically DIYing everything. Helpful video, thank you so much!

@Banjomama88 3 года назад

Thank you Shannon! We are renovating our first house, and we have found your videos so helpful, thorough, smart, and calming. When I pulled this one up without looking closely at who made it first, I said out loud, "Oh yay, Shannon!" Thanks for the work you do!

@markahearn1 5 лет назад

Thank you my Canadian brother. Watching your vidio has given me the self confidence to do this project by myself.

@reducedeffort 5 лет назад

Your videos are excellent. The time you take in explaining everything thoroughly is unique and needed. Thank you.

@mahlialeilanisaturno9908 4 года назад

This was a great video. You were clear, you spoke at a good pace, and you walked us through the entire process from start to finish. I feel a lot more confident in refinishing my floor now. Thanks!

@TM-bd7nf 3 года назад

I really appreciate how you put everything in simple terms that are easy to understand and go step by step. This video was very easy to follow and very helpful. Thank you.

@johnnyblaze4546 4 года назад

Not a big talker just a great teacher. You really show the process the real steps involved and the things you encounter doing the job. Very helpful for a 1st time attempt. Thanks very much I know what I'm getting into now

@barbaragarza4759 Год назад

Thank you I'm attempting a 70 yr old floor that's been covered with carpet. Hope it goes this good! Looks great:)

@mscriven69 Месяц назад

I love this guy he has brought me through so many projects hes real and doesnt edit the mis steps that we all have along the way , keep them coming my friend thank you ,from red deer AB

@HouseImprovements Месяц назад

Glad to help

@GumriRN 11 месяцев назад

Great work. I learned so much. We’re doing a 70 year old house’s Oak floors next week. Glad you talked about the other devices we’ll need beside the sander. I guess we’ll do 3 passes like you did. Very thorough video & not a lot of what I call “empty time” in videos. Everything was important. Well done & thanks 🙏🏼

@HouseImprovements 11 месяцев назад

Good luck!

@ThomasTaxTabulation 11 месяцев назад

I hope yours did well, we are going to try is as well then be proud of our achievement for years to come rather than paying someone. Did he use clear or did it have a tiny bit of tint to it?

@patricecomedy 4 года назад

You just saved me $4500. Thank you! Great video and great work!!

@patricecomedy 3 года назад

@David Puchny yes! Once you start its really not so intimidating. Like vacuuming!

@bhadz100 3 года назад

What sander did you end up using?

@patricecomedy 3 года назад

@@bhadz100 rented one from the home depot

@bhadz100 3 года назад

@@patricecomedy yeah but was it an orbital, drum or pad like what he used?

@patricecomedy 3 года назад

@@bhadz100 orbital

@abuzarm6180 4 года назад

who the hell is giving thumbs down? Shannon is the most knowledgeable person i have ever seen on youtube...excellent presentation and he explains it very nicely..so shame on all who are giving him thumbs down....

@brianlaroche2040 4 года назад

I did! If this is knowledge on how to professionally sand a floor you guys are getting snowballed

@brianlaroche2040 4 года назад

I did! If this is knowledge on how to professionally sand a floor you guys are getting snowballed

@e_i_e_i_bro Месяц назад

? @@brianlaroche2040

@moua0067 2 года назад

Love this. No obnoxious music or gimmicks- just straight to the point.

@dirtydingus5465 2 года назад

I just appreciate the clear, concise, slow speech. Of course the talent and tips also!. Good job! Thanks

@spiritmoon2583 3 года назад

Those floors look great! This is the exact same width and type of flooring boards I have. I’m getting prepared to do this. Thank you for your simple instructions. I’m so excited!

@HouseImprovements 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@srinathmaddur3722 4 года назад

Thanks for your video. You have explained the entire process very meticulously. I am now going to give it a try on my hardwood floor.

@trollnapf1670 3 года назад

Man, I wish I had you confidence and skills to work so close and on the carpet with the finish. I really enjoy your videos, no fuzz, buzzwords, music etc. just showing hows it done with tips and tricks of the trade. Thank you.

@robanderson6173 3 месяца назад

Always use a clean dust free drop sheet on flooring next to the hardwood. And get the squeaks out of the hardwood either from underneath or through the top with special screws made for hardwood surface screwing. Doing all that work without fixing squeaky floors is regretful.

@kizziee0131 3 года назад

First time I see someone taking his time explaining the entire process! Loved the video! Thanks

@Nick-ih5em 5 лет назад

If your using an orbital sander only, say for small hallway/room; just hook the vacuum hose to the sander itself.

@sanestiicks2932 3 года назад

i do flooring right now and my dad does painting but i want to learn THIS right here . Thank you very useful ♥️

@justin2953 3 года назад

I see your comments and I know its regularly said but you do a great job on these videos and your quality at finish product is seemingly above par in my opinion. Thank you.

@HouseImprovements 3 года назад

Thank you very much!

@clevername4781 4 года назад

Sir, I'm just amazed at your skill sets. A lot of guys can do different stuff, but not good enough to explain every little thing in depth like this.

@Dawt_Calm 5 лет назад

HouseImprovements, the do it youselfer's goldmine.

@TheAybar100 4 года назад

Coming to this video and actually commenting to say; thank you, big save and saved me almost $4000.

@HouseImprovements 4 года назад

You are welcome

@FromTheHood2TheWoods 4 года назад

How did it turn out

@martinblaszczyk638 4 года назад

Just off the comment, very shocked someone would charge you $4,000 for that room, but glad you could save the money hope it came out well!

@FromTheHood2TheWoods 4 года назад

@@martinblaszczyk638 for 1000 square foot home. Thanks for your input

@TheAybar100 4 года назад

@@FromTheHood2TheWoods beautiful honestly

@timj5367 5 лет назад

Great job, thank you for these videos. Just one thing always use plastic on the carpet to protect from stain.

@amaliopratti2068 3 года назад

You seem to enjoy doing this work. I'll be honest - not many folks have this patience for detail. I was glad you took the time to show me the T bar applicator. Thank you for sharing these techniques. Go Canada!

@Grungedude93 4 года назад

I’ve been watching a lot of Fargo lately and came across this video since I’m redoing my floors. It’s safe to say it’s very easy for me to understand you lol

@HouseImprovements 4 года назад

That is awesome!

@gail1498 4 года назад

29:05 such a majestic and proud pan up😂 but seriously thank you for this tutorial I’m about to redo my living room and bedroom and this was a perfect learning lesson! Beautiful job!

@jasonsimms4238 3 года назад

its like a hunter posing next to his kill🤣

@SuperEnzo911 2 года назад

This guy knows what he's talking about. Very helpful advice, 2 thumbs up!!!

@stacydaley2092 3 года назад

Yes!!!!!!! this is all I needed I sanded the floors already using the same machine and 20-80grits but have to do the rest and this video did it for me Thank you so much!! i wish i would have seen this vid the first go around.

@TheSilent333 3 года назад

We just bought our first house, and the floors are this amazing old hardwood, but it's in pretty rough shape in places. Was thinking of hiring somebody to do this, but you made this simple to follow. My wife is going to be excited when I show her this. Thanks so much!

@patriciatimmons2736 Год назад

Excellent video! Loved how you went through everything step by step which is so helpful for someone who's never done this before? Thanks again!

@kingtutt61 Год назад

Man….I wish I had someone as professional and detailed as this to do my floor. Great video.

@sethb9687 3 года назад

I just bought my first house with my girlfriend and someone put laminate floors over the original hardwood floors from 1904! We don't have the money now, but I'm hoping soon. We're going to save up and plan on putting new flooring in, but I'm hoping the original hardwood is in good enough shape to refinish. I had a feeling this would be the process, but it makes me feel even better now. Thank you

@michaelbergs4488 4 года назад

Thank you for a great video. I have a old house with lots of wood floors. Great help in explaining how to do this. Will save me thousands of dollars.

@mygaminghands9875 5 лет назад

Thanks I’m having thoughts of doing this I’m going to start building my home for family too

@elchappo1320 2 года назад

This is how all DIY videos should be made!

@davidwinkleblack5587 2 года назад

I do Flooring for a living and its always fun to watch you, sincerely David,

@thermann9 3 года назад

Amazing work! You've got the perfect disposition for this kind of project. I'd be confused, agitated and cussing.

@volvot5turbo 5 лет назад

Another great video, as usual. Many thanks. Doing my oak floor, sanding then Danish oiling 👍

@kyak938 4 года назад

how does it look a year later? are you happy with it? is it much darker with the oiling?

@Kleo9901 3 года назад

A real pro, down to earth presentation with no nonsense very valuable tips!

@ianhague8178 2 года назад

Came looking for engineered hardwood but stayed because of how satisfying the video was. Very well done I must say, liked and subscribed.

@selfrelianceprepping8813 4 года назад

My wife and I are closing on our house on the 16th and I cant wait to refinish the hardwood. The house was built in 1941!

@bruceisz2664 4 года назад

More than likely you will need a drum sander and edger plus a finish buffer to do an old floor like that. This wimpy equipment will not sand out old varnish or humps

@HeydiB 2 года назад

This video should be titled, “ A Masterclass on Refinishing Hardwood Floors”. It was truly educational. Thank you so much! 😊

@dva1946-WpAppsForThat 3 года назад

Nicely done. It has been about 20 years since last doing a floor. The bar was very nice addition. I will watch this video a few more times.

@HouseImprovements 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@Sugarspoon18 Год назад

Thank you for this! I'm contemplating buying a home where it has hardwood that deeply need a refinishing. You made it seem so easy! ❤🎉😊

@arielalejandrito 5 лет назад

Great video I like that you share your knowledge and learned a lot watching your videos

@f.d.9408 3 года назад

Canadians are so damn cute and wholesome. This guy is adorable. Great video great information thank you for posting

@luciastan64 3 года назад

Ikr! Thinking the same!😉😆

@IvyLeagueAppalacianAspie Год назад

Phenomenal job explaining that at such an elementary level! It way harder than most may think!

@justa8419 2 года назад

Concise, easy to understand and follow, a rarity these days. Easy thumbs up.

@vdub4323 4 года назад

Exactly what I need to do to my floors! Wonderful job. Thanks for sharing.

@HouseImprovements 4 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@denisd6638 5 лет назад

Well done! God grant you health!!!

@HeartandHomeCrew 9 месяцев назад

Looks great! Thanks so much! I am about to refinish 100 year old floors and this was so helpful!

@jeffd4507 3 года назад

Fantastic video. Made me feel comfortable enough that I feel I could do this in my own.

@Robert-bm5fz 2 года назад

remove base, clear floor/room, turn off air, sand, wipe down for dust, stain, let dry, light sand, re apply stain and let dry, re-install base. did i get that right?

@qdogggp 4 года назад

Those look amazing!!

@patricianeal5668 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for making this look so easy…I plan on restoring my wood floors which are currently carpeted…I can do this myself 😊

@carolebujold5735 2 года назад

Interesting video, very calm voice and personality (it's a change from nervous high intensity pitching, trying to be young and dynamic personality) clear instructions ...Watched it twice!

@Lboogie23 3 года назад

Such an easy process!! Thank you!

@jaynem4944 3 года назад

Great video! So helpful and gives me confidence that I can to this on my own. Thank you for such clear and easy to follow guidance.

@rayp667 2 года назад

Great video, clear and easy to follow instructions. Not boring at all.

@thehostwiththemost5516 4 года назад

Did a few pine floors for an old boss when I was young. Couldnt go more tha 2 feet with the edger before the paper started smoking lol

@thehostwiththemost5516 3 года назад

@Jay Paccc Yea it was 50grit had to go buy a bunch of 35

@Jestterdaii 4 года назад

29:04 That slow panning to this man's expression of true craftmanship really got me geeking. What was this camera-man thinking? xD

@HouseImprovements 4 года назад

HAHAHA that is kinda goofy!

@ErwinFX 4 года назад

@@HouseImprovements it was hilarious and i think yall should do it again

@ThomasTaxTabulation 11 месяцев назад

I agree with everyone, Thank You Shannon. You're the Best!!!

@_papad8434 Месяц назад

I thought that this was a very good tutorial, and you make it seem like a regular person can do this! I might actually try this in one of the smaller rooms of the house I am renovating.

@babylove8541 4 года назад

Looks really nice, hope mine comes out the same😊

@Hungrybird474 4 года назад

I use a drum the whole time but he is right . At the end , that flat sander is a key tool for pro work . If not scratches will be seen from paper , take your time and do it good. Even if you have to get on hands and knees and you will, with a small orbital. Orbital has saved my ass more than a few times

@shawnvandenabeele8307 5 лет назад

Nice.great video.as a contractor your attention to detail is awesome.thanks for sharing.

@Anthony-si6ir 3 года назад

Great video! Very thorough. One of the best DIY videos I have seen. Thanks!

@mattb4885 3 года назад

He did really well with this, my only suggestion would be to run your orbital sander or edge sander with the grain of the floor to help eliminate the “halo” or “hat banding” that you see along the red wall. Ideally you would sand in progressively finer grits of paper like you do “in the field” of the floor.

@nancygorman 3 года назад

Thank you

@DaBuick 2 года назад

pretty sure that's a reflection, you don't see it on the dry/dull floor

@tylerrooney89 5 лет назад

camera work on point

@suspendedsound 5 лет назад

I'll second this for sure!

@kbert7578 3 года назад

Thanks for this. Hopefully I can restore my family homes floors.

@anjimaru7180 11 месяцев назад

Fantastic video! Love how it’s thorough yet straight to the point.

@MrLankydalton 4 года назад

24:30 when the camera man realizes he isn’t going anywhere

@WizardofGOP 3 года назад

LOL!

@proconcretecoatings4916 3 года назад

Lmao

@jackjones3657 5 лет назад

Those old narrow slat wood floors are beautiful. They're hard to find now.

@stevek4080 5 лет назад

I'd love to give you mine. It's hidden by carpet now, but still squeaks like crazy and the previous owner killed any hope of restoring it by riddling the slats with ring-shanked drywall nails :-(

@nursenatedawg 5 лет назад

Jack Jones eww no they’re not! They look like cheap builder grade on the east coast 🤮😷

@valleyoftheheart 5 лет назад

My fiance's house has these through almost the whole main level! We're getting ready to sand and refinish them in a couple weeks. I hope they turn out this pretty!

@amandalangston1239 5 лет назад

My 1938 Tudor Revival has 1.5” white oak floors. Definitely, not cheap builder grade. Smh

@stucorbishley 3 года назад

Great video, really well paced and all the essential things to consider upfront - made seeing those points later in the video really clear.. 👍

@T.E.P. 5 лет назад

Thanks again for another superb video! Cheers Shannon!

@davidkozlowski6982 5 лет назад

That square buffer is not going to knock down any floor in need of real refinishing. It’s just a heavy random orbital. Good for buffing between coats.

@starstellarproductions435 5 лет назад

He said that in he beginning

@Castellanocreep 5 лет назад

What do you recommend for a maple wood floor finish? I heard they're more of a harder wood. I'm still trying to figure out what would be the safest finish to do. Any suggestions? -Cristian

@craignhjdkziiakiiiazkkkkqa3866 4 года назад

cristian garcia hire a professional and do not follow instructions in this video. Sincerely a floor sanding professional.

@corylynch315 Год назад

Man, thank you for this video. Very helpful for a first time homeowner.

@beachwalker2245 2 года назад

Thanks so much! I now know that I can definitely do this- I also have that little Dewalt sander- I’d love to keep my hardwood floors but they are in definite need of refinishing!!

@sarsfij 3 года назад

Thank you for video - QUESTION: What color is the polyurethane that you used and how much did you need for 3 small rooms doing 3 coats??

@EugenioFranklin Год назад

That was clear, no tint to it. As to how much is needed for 3 small rooms, that's not a measurement. Buy them at Home Depot and whatever is unopened, you can return it. But I'd say start with 3 gallons.

@clairebear646 4 года назад

I followed the your instructions really well in the upstairs of my house and it looks fantastic! But in my living/dining room, I got a little impatient after vacuuming and wiping with wet towels. I only waited an hour or two for the floor to dry. It looked dry. I put on the first coat of water based varathane and it looks really splotchy. Is that because it wasn’t fully dry? Any way of getting the floors back to a smooth even colour, or do I need some big carpets?

@calartian85 Год назад

I appreciate your assumption that there is still some common sense in the world. “It stands to reason” and “you’ll see what I mean when I get going”. Thanks for the tips.

@imburgin5295 4 года назад

One of the best how to videos Ive ever. I was a little nervous about using Polyurethane but after watching this Im ready . Thanks

@MrBigSRT 2 года назад

Hi Shannon, This may seem like a silly question. How do you transition to hallways and adjoining rooms if you are doing one room at a time? Do you sand everything first? Is removing floor trim recommended?

@lukegregory7179 2 года назад

This was the exact question I had. Sorry you didn't get a response....

@priscillaespinozamiller2435 2 года назад

@HouseImprovements

@TacoFist 2 года назад

Remove all trim, this is to avoid damaging the trim (while sanding) and makes life easier since you can't get right to the edge. With trim removed its not necessary to get right up to the wall, depending on your trim depth, that's as close as you need to get. Trim covers what you can't hit. Try and get as close as you can but don't damage your wall. Transitioning or doing one room at a time: If it's a bedroom, close the door, on the side you're not doing yet mask off the area with 3 or 4 layers of painters tape right under the door. You layer it so that if you're sanding and accidentally hit it you have multiple layers of tape to protect the side you don't want to do yet. Once you're ready to do the other side: mask the opposite finished side about 1 to 2 inches on to the finished floor. Try and avoid sanding the finished side, you're basically using it as a guide to match. Some blending will need to happen. When you have sanded, stained and are applying polyurethane, on you're 2nd to last coat of poly blend the transition. You'll need fine sanding paper to feather it.

@sionry5229 2 года назад

@@TacoFist Could you describe the process for blending in more detail? Is it overlapped rotations like when using a sandblaster on small masked etchings? Is it something done with the poly itself?