Reconditioning of hard wood floors question
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Either home depot or Lowe's has a wood floor stripping machine. It takes the top layer off (down to original wood). You can rent the machines and they are very easy to use. Its like mowing your lawn. Then rests in and seal.
....You could just by a Rug to cover until you have more time and money to do the job or get someone else to do it for you..........
We just put another coat of Varathane on ours and it worked great.
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/clean/floors/restore-shine-on-wood-floors-6182022?r=1
How I Restored My Wood Floor for $5
You could try to just refinish the spots but I am reasonably certain you will not like the results...if you want to keep the hardwood, I’m afraid the best advice is that given it you by the hardware store...sand and re-stain, varnish the floors.
Try Mr. Sandler’s for reviving your floor. They did 3 rooms in our house and they look beautiful.
Answer above should say Mr. Sandless.
I am supporting what Holly (above) said. If you want them to look new then sanding/stain/varnish is your best option. If you don't mind them showing their age, but improving their look, then strip and refinish like you would a piece of furniture. Be sure to have very good ventilation- a must!
A couple tips:
1) After you let the stripper do its work you can soak up the goop with sawdust and planer chips. 2) If you use oil based varnish, thin it with mineral spirits and apply multiple coats with a rag- an old cotton sock works very well.