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Hardwood
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Question
-- I have an ugly scratched
hardwood floor in my living room with a four-foot square sanded area in
the middle (left by previous owner) I cannot afford to refinish properly
at this time. I have beige, cream, moss green and gold-tone fabrics and
furniture with black and bronze accents. I was thinking of painting the
floor black with a high-gloss finish. The room isn't very bright and I
wanted to have light reflect. I'd appreciate your thoughts.
Answer
-- Even though you can't
afford a professional refinishing job, you will have to prepare the floor
properly for paint or it will lift and chip very quickly. You must sand
off any existing varnish and dirt. You can rent a floor sander to do this.
Let the dust settle, and clean the area. Now you're ready to paint. I
suggest you choose a light color with a high-gloss finish. One option is
to paint a checkerboard or diamond pattern in traditional black and white,
or cream and moss green would be stunning with your decor. Use floor
paint, and cover with a high- gloss acrylic varnish. Let the new surface
dry and cure for three or four days before moving the furniture back. If
you live in an area with high humidity, you should wait for a week.
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