Solid Hardwood, Engineered and Laminate Flooring - Hardwood under carpet found (pics)

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nick1817
10-13-09, 08:36 AM
I have no idea what to do to them to "finish them". I need to do it as cheapley as possible. I did the "water drop test" and it didn't fog or bead. So I guess its a Polyurethane finish? I used a sponge and water to get up some of the pad resistent to come up. Used a paper towel to dry that up, whioch came up with a brown residue on towel (floors finish?) then ran over it with a broom then a swiffer.

So, do I need to get a minwax polish/finish kit or?

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn103/nick1817/photo1.jpg
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn103/nick1817/photo2.jpg

tn.floorguy
10-13-09, 10:49 AM
If you're getting residue off of the floor, recoating probably isn't an option, because a new finish coat won't bond if there is any contaminant. I would say you're looking at a sand & refinish.
nick1817
10-15-09, 07:37 AM
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn103/nick1817/IMG_0318.jpg?t=1255612040
So much for DIY. Looks like I'll have to have someone come out and look at this...