Do I have to varnish the whole wood floor?
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Sue
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I pulled up carpet to find beautiful solid oak floor. We found 3 water spots. We sanded areas and stained but it looks dull, so can we just varnish those spots or do I have to do the whole floor?
8 answers
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Honestly the floor will not look even if you just varnish one section. I would talk to a reputable sales associate at your local paint store so the appropriate sealer is chosen and applied correctly.
Janet Pizaro
on May 28, 2016
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I know it's probably not what you want to hear but they are costly oak floors and it would be a shame to mess them up trying to fix a few spots. I would suggest you sand, stain and have varnish or poly applied by a professional. They will look great and last a long time! If you're going to do something, you might as well do it right the 1st time!! As @Janet Pizaro suggested you would be wise to consult a professional first so you can make an informed decision.
Sandra Hellewell
on May 29, 2016
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I agree with Sandra Hellewell...let a professional varnish...it will be great for years! Or buy a big rug and cover it!
Jeanette S
on May 29, 2016
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Hate to say, but I agree with everyone who says, "Do it right". Get a couple estimates (with references and pictures of their work), you may be surprised. I had my entire first floor (4 rooms) completely redone for under 2 thousand and it made it a new home, got every penny back in happiness and resale!
Johnchip
on May 29, 2016
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I agree with everyone here! Just finishing the spots would look splotchy. It would be hard to get a good match. The whole floor would need to be sanded and finished. A professional would know how to do the job correctly.
William
on May 29, 2016
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If they are the real wood it is so worth the time to do it right. It's not like the flooring they pawn off on everyone today.
Kathy Bitzan
on May 29, 2016
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Sand entire floor . Do all edges with an edge sander first. Rent a commercial sander to do the body of the floor.Sand lengthwise and then widthwise.
Faye Campbell
on May 29, 2016
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Agree also. I did the same as you and the floor had dark spots, etc. When they finoshed the sanding and the varnished it it was beautiful. Also would give you the opportunity to change the stain of you wish. Get recommendations. Just because someone says they can do it "don't make it so." I contacted a carpet store that I knew had a good reputation and they found someone for me. Good luck with your floor. I love my hard wood floors!
Colimbia1
on May 29, 2016
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