What Is The Correct Way To Paint A Wood Floor White?


Bunnie! , Monday, 9th of August 2010 06:38:29 PM

l have read dozens of ways. Some say to sand lightly, others not to bother. 
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Some say to prime, others say do not bother. My wood floor is ugly and it 
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makes my living room look dark and dingy. l wanna paint it white. Any 
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suggestions, ideas, websites? Thanks to all who answer.
 
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Flexy , Tuesday, 10th of August 2010 08:39:56 AM

I would always sand, & prime, both for the same reason, which  
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is that if you don't sand & prime, there is a good chance that the paint  
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won't stick very well. Depending on what finish is on ur floor now, you  
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might even have to strip the finish off--if, perhaps, it is an old wood  
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floor that is been waxed. Floors take a lot of wear, so making sure the  
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paint sticks properly is very important. You don't want to have to paint  
it again in 6 months. It might very well take much longer to prep the  
floor for painting than it will take to actually paint it. And don't cheap  
out with the paint you buy. Get something good quality, made for floors. If  
I were you, I'd go to a store that sells paint only, & ask their advice.  
 
 
 
 
 

Babo , Wednesday, 11th of August 2010 02:40:43 AM

sand and then stroke in small strokes  
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Perfect Girl , Thursday, 12th of August 2010 09:57:00 PM

Since you've already read a dozen ways. . . take your pick.  
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