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Preparing Wood Floors For Recoating

Wood Floor Preparation Method
Most wood floors can be brought back to “like-new” with a simple deep scrub and recoat process. This eliminates the messy and time-consuming need for sanding, restripping, and applying multiple coats of seal and finish. The following floor conditions will dictate the recommended preparation method and finish:

Condition Number	Existing Floor Condition	Suggested Preparation Method	Recommended Finish
1	Well finished, soiled and marked.	Single Disk Method -OR- Auto-Scrubber Method	#222, #230, #234, #293
2	Moderate finish buildup, some peeling, heavily soiled and marked.	Single Disk Method -OR- Auto-Scrubber Method	#222, #230, #234, #293
3	Moderate finish buildup, some bare wood, heavily soiled and marked	Single Disk Method	#222, #230, #234, #293
4	Heavy buildup, and/or extensive peeling, chipping. Extremely soiled and dark colored.	Sanding may be necessary. Consult distributor before proceeding.	#230