How To Sand & Refinish Hardwood Floors

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@HouseImprovements 4 жыл бұрын

Here is a link to T bar floor refinishing tool. www.amazon.com/s?k=floor+tbar&ref=nb_sb_noss

@Jimbo_Conn 4 жыл бұрын

What kind of dusk mask is that black one your using?...also of you had to stain this before polying would you go about the sanding differently or with different machine. Just finished a floor for someone that looks like absolute shite. Left swatches of poly even if they weren't immediately noticable they were after staining!!! Not to mention the scratches they left with orbitals.

@willamjustiniano8663 4 жыл бұрын

What kind of paint did you used???

@allanbenoit8305 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed your video here. Very easy to discern, comprehend and apply to a real-life situation. I felt at such ease watching your video that I am going to attempt re-finishing my own floors as opposed to paying someone else thousands of dollars or whatever it is they charge. *I'm just curious... I have an ugly yellow finish currently and want to change the stain. Would I just do my 3 passes with the various grit levels (coarse, medium and fine), vacuum and clean floor, then apply the stain that I want, let dry and then proceed with poly thereafter?

@mannytrevino1053 3 жыл бұрын

What color stain is this?

@derekperkins5539 2 жыл бұрын

@@allanbenoit8305pa @@qqqqqqqq

@wiesbadengera1 4 жыл бұрын

Somebody that doesn't speed talk and make us listen to annoying music, how refreshing

@N8russell 3 жыл бұрын

i bet he's Canadian

@rogerNOmore 3 жыл бұрын

yeah... with no dumb intro... how nice.

@bentownsend6334 3 жыл бұрын

My kinda guy.

@elsjemassyn8921 3 жыл бұрын

Amen to that 👌

@myfakename5582 3 жыл бұрын

This can't be updated hard enough

@derekpalmer9526 3 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate how thorough he was with explaining every single step in precise detail

@LeskiStation 4 жыл бұрын

About to make an offer on a house full of hardwood that all needs to be restored. I feel a little more confident in my decision to move forward now. Thanks!!

@jessicak.6794 4 жыл бұрын

That's what brought me here too!

@TM-bd7nf 3 жыл бұрын

Same for me

@petinachambersmcvay8482 3 жыл бұрын

same lol

@Mrcaffinebean 3 жыл бұрын

How’s it go? Just did the same lol

@JackieVanRuler 3 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@hayesunified3670 10 күн бұрын

Pro tip. Change playback speed to 1.5 and enjoy. Always appreciate this guy

@_upncoming1883 Жыл бұрын

Man!!! This video is golden!! My wife and I just purchased an older home that still has the original hardwood flooring. This video gave me the confidence to take on this task. Thanks for making this video!

@dukethomas95 3 жыл бұрын

Besides the excellent knowledge, I love how you pass it on. It's like I'm listening to my late father or a buddy trying to teach me. I always learn alot. Thanks so much.

@reducedeffort 5 жыл бұрын

Your videos are excellent. The time you take in explaining everything thoroughly is unique and needed. Thank you.

@emoslayerbty1 4 жыл бұрын

Glad I came across this. Just bought my house and the hardwood is beautiful for the most part. Definitely needs some love though. You made this look easy enough for me to be comfortable doing it myself.

@TM-bd7nf 3 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate how you put everything in simple terms that are easy to understand and go step by step. This video was very easy to follow and very helpful. Thank you.

@violetreichert6470 4 жыл бұрын

Me and my husband are buying our first house next month and are basically DIYing everything. Helpful video, thank you so much!

@markahearn1 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you my Canadian brother. Watching your vidio has given me the self confidence to do this project by myself.

@srinathmaddur3722 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your video. You have explained the entire process very meticulously. I am now going to give it a try on my hardwood floor.

@kizziee0131 3 жыл бұрын

First time I see someone taking his time explaining the entire process! Loved the video! Thanks

@Banjomama88 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Shannon! We are renovating our first house, and we have found your videos so helpful, thorough, smart, and calming. When I pulled this one up without looking closely at who made it first, I said out loud, "Oh yay, Shannon!" Thanks for the work you do!

@jacklabloom635 5 жыл бұрын

In 1979, I refinished 1300 square feet of hardwood floors in our first house. The house was originally built in 1945. The previous owners had covered the hardwood with carpet. We pulled the old stained carpet up and saw the original hardwood flooring. My total cost to refinish the floors myself was $179.00. That cost included rental fees, sealer and oil based polyurethane. The floors still looked great, when we sold that house eleven years later. Hardwood floors are much easier to keep clean than carpet.

@miketracy5603 5 жыл бұрын

179 dollars in materials and 50,000 dollars of back breaking labor! That must have been a lot of dust.....

@jacklabloom635 5 жыл бұрын

Mike Tracy , it was a lot of of hard work, but we did not have must money back then. We brought the house with a GI bill guaranteed loan, 10 percent interest payment, and a $1000.00 down payment. Our house payment was $279.00 a month, and we thought that was a lot. When I got through sanding the floors, there were four mounds of sanding dust in the back yard. Each mound was three feet tall.

@mikenelson3338 10 ай бұрын

Yes, and if you’ve ever pulled up old carpet, you realize how nasty it is.

@carolynwilson5220 7 ай бұрын

@@jacklabloom6353:23

@mahlialeilanisaturno9908 4 жыл бұрын

This was a great video. You were clear, you spoke at a good pace, and you walked us through the entire process from start to finish. I feel a lot more confident in refinishing my floor now. Thanks!

@kristysmith2016 4 жыл бұрын

this is the best one I have seen. This video just made me feel so much more confident on refinishing the floors at the fixer upper house I just purchased

@redfo3009 3 жыл бұрын

me too! :)

@Dkellz 2 жыл бұрын

How did it go?

@kristysmith2016 2 жыл бұрын

@@Dkellz bahahahaaha well, it could be worse lmao

@spiritmoon2583 3 жыл бұрын

Those floors look great! This is the exact same width and type of flooring boards I have. I’m getting prepared to do this. Thank you for your simple instructions. I’m so excited!

@HouseImprovements 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@johnnyblaze4546 3 жыл бұрын

Not a big talker just a great teacher. You really show the process the real steps involved and the things you encounter doing the job. Very helpful for a 1st time attempt. Thanks very much I know what I'm getting into now

@barbaragarza4759 Жыл бұрын

Thank you I'm attempting a 70 yr old floor that's been covered with carpet. Hope it goes this good! Looks great:)

@sanestiicks2932 3 жыл бұрын

i do flooring right now and my dad does painting but i want to learn THIS right here . Thank you very useful ♥️

@timj5367 5 жыл бұрын

Great job, thank you for these videos. Just one thing always use plastic on the carpet to protect from stain.

@patriciatimmons2736 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Loved how you went through everything step by step which is so helpful for someone who's never done this before? Thanks again!

@dirtydingus5465 2 жыл бұрын

I just appreciate the clear, concise, slow speech. Of course the talent and tips also!. Good job! Thanks

@jaynem4944 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! So helpful and gives me confidence that I can to this on my own. Thank you for such clear and easy to follow guidance.

@arielalejandrito 5 жыл бұрын

Great video I like that you share your knowledge and learned a lot watching your videos

@mygaminghands9875 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks I’m having thoughts of doing this I’m going to start building my home for family too

@Kleo9901 3 жыл бұрын

A real pro, down to earth presentation with no nonsense very valuable tips!

@stacydaley2092 3 жыл бұрын

Yes!!!!!!! this is all I needed I sanded the floors already using the same machine and 20-80grits but have to do the rest and this video did it for me Thank you so much!! i wish i would have seen this vid the first go around.

@clevername4781 4 жыл бұрын

Sir, I'm just amazed at your skill sets. A lot of guys can do different stuff, but not good enough to explain every little thing in depth like this.

@Nick-ih5em 5 жыл бұрын

If your using an orbital sander only, say for small hallway/room; just hook the vacuum hose to the sander itself.

@moua0067 2 жыл бұрын

Love this. No obnoxious music or gimmicks- just straight to the point.

@stucorbishley 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, really well paced and all the essential things to consider upfront - made seeing those points later in the video really clear.. 👍

@Dawt_Calm 5 жыл бұрын

HouseImprovements, the do it youselfer's goldmine.

@TheSilent333 3 жыл бұрын

We just bought our first house, and the floors are this amazing old hardwood, but it's in pretty rough shape in places. Was thinking of hiring somebody to do this, but you made this simple to follow. My wife is going to be excited when I show her this. Thanks so much!

@trollnapf1670 3 жыл бұрын

Man, I wish I had you confidence and skills to work so close and on the carpet with the finish. I really enjoy your videos, no fuzz, buzzwords, music etc. just showing hows it done with tips and tricks of the trade. Thank you.

@robanderson6173 2 ай бұрын

Always use a clean dust free drop sheet on flooring next to the hardwood. And get the squeaks out of the hardwood either from underneath or through the top with special screws made for hardwood surface screwing. Doing all that work without fixing squeaky floors is regretful.

@T.E.P. 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks again for another superb video! Cheers Shannon!

@Grungedude93 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve been watching a lot of Fargo lately and came across this video since I’m redoing my floors. It’s safe to say it’s very easy for me to understand you lol

@HouseImprovements 4 жыл бұрын

That is awesome!

@volvot5turbo 5 жыл бұрын

Another great video, as usual. Many thanks. Doing my oak floor, sanding then Danish oiling 👍

@kyak938 4 жыл бұрын

how does it look a year later? are you happy with it? is it much darker with the oiling?

@amaliopratti2068 3 жыл бұрын

You seem to enjoy doing this work. I'll be honest - not many folks have this patience for detail. I was glad you took the time to show me the T bar applicator. Thank you for sharing these techniques. Go Canada!

@beachwalker2245 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I now know that I can definitely do this- I also have that little Dewalt sander- I’d love to keep my hardwood floors but they are in definite need of refinishing!!

@gail1498 4 жыл бұрын

29:05 such a majestic and proud pan up😂 but seriously thank you for this tutorial I’m about to redo my living room and bedroom and this was a perfect learning lesson! Beautiful job!

@jasonsimms4238 3 жыл бұрын

its like a hunter posing next to his kill🤣

@michaelbergs4488 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a great video. I have a old house with lots of wood floors. Great help in explaining how to do this. Will save me thousands of dollars.

@ianhague8178 2 жыл бұрын

Came looking for engineered hardwood but stayed because of how satisfying the video was. Very well done I must say, liked and subscribed.

@kingtutt61 Жыл бұрын

Man….I wish I had someone as professional and detailed as this to do my floor. Great video.

@qdogggp 4 жыл бұрын

Those look amazing!!

@lesleyannryan1808 Жыл бұрын

You have inspired me as a woman and I’m going to try it. Just the way you did it to bring back my floors Thank you so much for sharing. I appreciate you wish me luck my name is Lesley and I’m in NY keep inspiring others and let them know they can do it just stay focused positive THANK YOU ❤🙏🏽👍🏽💯🙌🏽

@HouseImprovements Жыл бұрын

You can do it!

@luzd.lancheros4133 Ай бұрын

Could you please, let me know exactly the poliuretano use here ? And what product do you use to clean and remove the dust? Thank you , great video

@shawnvandenabeele8307 5 жыл бұрын

Nice.great video.as a contractor your attention to detail is awesome.thanks for sharing.

@Sugarspoon18 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! I'm contemplating buying a home where it has hardwood that deeply need a refinishing. You made it seem so easy! ❤🎉😊

@GumriRN 11 ай бұрын

Great work. I learned so much. We’re doing a 70 year old house’s Oak floors next week. Glad you talked about the other devices we’ll need beside the sander. I guess we’ll do 3 passes like you did. Very thorough video & not a lot of what I call “empty time” in videos. Everything was important. Well done & thanks 🙏🏼

@HouseImprovements 11 ай бұрын

Good luck!

@ThomasTaxTabulation 10 ай бұрын

I hope yours did well, we are going to try is as well then be proud of our achievement for years to come rather than paying someone. Did he use clear or did it have a tiny bit of tint to it?

@charlesblair6918 4 жыл бұрын

Protect this man at all cost

@justin2953 3 жыл бұрын

I see your comments and I know its regularly said but you do a great job on these videos and your quality at finish product is seemingly above par in my opinion. Thank you.

@HouseImprovements 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@dva1946-WpAppsForThat 3 жыл бұрын

Nicely done. It has been about 20 years since last doing a floor. The bar was very nice addition. I will watch this video a few more times.

@HouseImprovements 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@denisd6638 5 жыл бұрын

Well done! God grant you health!!!

@Lboogie23 3 жыл бұрын

Such an easy process!! Thank you!

@jeffd4507 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video. Made me feel comfortable enough that I feel I could do this in my own.

@SuperEnzo911 2 жыл бұрын

This guy knows what he's talking about. Very helpful advice, 2 thumbs up!!!

@vdub4323 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I need to do to my floors! Wonderful job. Thanks for sharing.

@HouseImprovements 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@thermann9 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing work! You've got the perfect disposition for this kind of project. I'd be confused, agitated and cussing.

@sethb9687 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought my first house with my girlfriend and someone put laminate floors over the original hardwood floors from 1904! We don't have the money now, but I'm hoping soon. We're going to save up and plan on putting new flooring in, but I'm hoping the original hardwood is in good enough shape to refinish. I had a feeling this would be the process, but it makes me feel even better now. Thank you

@Anthony-si6ir 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Very thorough. One of the best DIY videos I have seen. Thanks!

@patricecomedy 4 жыл бұрын

You just saved me $4500. Thank you! Great video and great work!!

@patricecomedy 3 жыл бұрын

@David Puchny yes! Once you start its really not so intimidating. Like vacuuming!

@bhadz100 3 жыл бұрын

What sander did you end up using?

@patricecomedy 3 жыл бұрын

@@bhadz100 rented one from the home depot

@bhadz100 3 жыл бұрын

@@patricecomedy yeah but was it an orbital, drum or pad like what he used?

@patricecomedy 3 жыл бұрын

@@bhadz100 orbital

@abuzarm6180 4 жыл бұрын

who the hell is giving thumbs down? Shannon is the most knowledgeable person i have ever seen on youtube...excellent presentation and he explains it very nicely..so shame on all who are giving him thumbs down....

@brianlaroche2040 4 жыл бұрын

I did! If this is knowledge on how to professionally sand a floor you guys are getting snowballed

@brianlaroche2040 4 жыл бұрын

I did! If this is knowledge on how to professionally sand a floor you guys are getting snowballed

@e_i_e_i_bro 29 күн бұрын

? @@brianlaroche2040

@rayp667 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, clear and easy to follow instructions. Not boring at all.

@carial69 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!!! Love watching you. I've learned so much.

@selfrelianceprepping8813 4 жыл бұрын

My wife and I are closing on our house on the 16th and I cant wait to refinish the hardwood. The house was built in 1941!

@bruceisz2664 4 жыл бұрын

More than likely you will need a drum sander and edger plus a finish buffer to do an old floor like that. This wimpy equipment will not sand out old varnish or humps

@babylove8541 4 жыл бұрын

Looks really nice, hope mine comes out the same😊

@patricianeal5668 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for making this look so easy…I plan on restoring my wood floors which are currently carpeted…I can do this myself 😊

@kbert7578 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. Hopefully I can restore my family homes floors.

@Robert-bm5fz 2 жыл бұрын

remove base, clear floor/room, turn off air, sand, wipe down for dust, stain, let dry, light sand, re apply stain and let dry, re-install base. did i get that right?

@TheAybar100 4 жыл бұрын

Coming to this video and actually commenting to say; thank you, big save and saved me almost $4000.

@HouseImprovements 4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome

@ThankyouJesus81 4 жыл бұрын

How did it turn out

@martinblaszczyk638 4 жыл бұрын

Just off the comment, very shocked someone would charge you $4,000 for that room, but glad you could save the money hope it came out well!

@ThankyouJesus81 4 жыл бұрын

@@martinblaszczyk638 for 1000 square foot home. Thanks for your input

@TheAybar100 4 жыл бұрын

@@ThankyouJesus81 beautiful honestly

@justa8419 2 жыл бұрын

Concise, easy to understand and follow, a rarity these days. Easy thumbs up.

@mscriven69 Ай бұрын

I love this guy he has brought me through so many projects hes real and doesnt edit the mis steps that we all have along the way , keep them coming my friend thank you ,from red deer AB

@HouseImprovements Ай бұрын

Glad to help

@thehostwiththemost5516 4 жыл бұрын

Did a few pine floors for an old boss when I was young. Couldnt go more tha 2 feet with the edger before the paper started smoking lol

@thehostwiththemost5516 3 жыл бұрын

@Jay Paccc Yea it was 50grit had to go buy a bunch of 35

@HeydiB 2 жыл бұрын

This video should be titled, “ A Masterclass on Refinishing Hardwood Floors”. It was truly educational. Thank you so much! 😊

@ThomasTaxTabulation 10 ай бұрын

I agree with everyone, Thank You Shannon. You're the Best!!!

@davidwinkleblack5587 2 жыл бұрын

I do Flooring for a living and its always fun to watch you, sincerely David,

@f.d.9408 3 жыл бұрын

Canadians are so damn cute and wholesome. This guy is adorable. Great video great information thank you for posting

@luciastan64 3 жыл бұрын

Ikr! Thinking the same!😉😆

@tylerrooney89 5 жыл бұрын

camera work on point

@suspendedsound 5 жыл бұрын

I'll second this for sure!

@jorgefernandez-mv8hu 4 жыл бұрын

Very Nice job. I like the way you took your time to explain the process.👍👍

@hoovesandpawsanimalrescue 3 жыл бұрын

Great work ethic. Use patience and achieve perfection. Looks great.

@Hungrybird474 4 жыл бұрын

I use a drum the whole time but he is right . At the end , that flat sander is a key tool for pro work . If not scratches will be seen from paper , take your time and do it good. Even if you have to get on hands and knees and you will, with a small orbital. Orbital has saved my ass more than a few times

@Jestterdaii 3 жыл бұрын

29:04 That slow panning to this man's expression of true craftmanship really got me geeking. What was this camera-man thinking? xD

@HouseImprovements 3 жыл бұрын

HAHAHA that is kinda goofy!

@ErwinFX 3 жыл бұрын

@@HouseImprovements it was hilarious and i think yall should do it again

@IvyLeagueAppalacianAspie Жыл бұрын

Phenomenal job explaining that at such an elementary level! It way harder than most may think!

@anjimaru7180 11 ай бұрын

Fantastic video! Love how it’s thorough yet straight to the point.

@mattb4885 3 жыл бұрын

He did really well with this, my only suggestion would be to run your orbital sander or edge sander with the grain of the floor to help eliminate the “halo” or “hat banding” that you see along the red wall. Ideally you would sand in progressively finer grits of paper like you do “in the field” of the floor.

@nancygorman 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@DaBuick 2 жыл бұрын

pretty sure that's a reflection, you don't see it on the dry/dull floor

@jacksonhull7003 3 жыл бұрын

Very good job. Thanks for the time you put into this.

@javzee2315 3 жыл бұрын

Great job. This vid got me motivated to tackle this job our selfs

@Castellanocreep 5 жыл бұрын

What do you recommend for a maple wood floor finish? I heard they're more of a harder wood. I'm still trying to figure out what would be the safest finish to do. Any suggestions? -Cristian

@craignhjdkziiakiiiazkkkkqa3866 4 жыл бұрын

cristian garcia hire a professional and do not follow instructions in this video. Sincerely a floor sanding professional.

@sarsfij 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for video - QUESTION: What color is the polyurethane that you used and how much did you need for 3 small rooms doing 3 coats??

@EugenioFranklin Жыл бұрын

That was clear, no tint to it. As to how much is needed for 3 small rooms, that's not a measurement. Buy them at Home Depot and whatever is unopened, you can return it. But I'd say start with 3 gallons.

@CircadianCitizen5 4 жыл бұрын

What an awesome video. I was worried about how this is done it seems soooo easy. Thanks so much mate!

@HeartandHomeCrew 9 ай бұрын

Looks great! Thanks so much! I am about to refinish 100 year old floors and this was so helpful!

@clairebear646 4 жыл бұрын

I followed the your instructions really well in the upstairs of my house and it looks fantastic! But in my living/dining room, I got a little impatient after vacuuming and wiping with wet towels. I only waited an hour or two for the floor to dry. It looked dry. I put on the first coat of water based varathane and it looks really splotchy. Is that because it wasn’t fully dry? Any way of getting the floors back to a smooth even colour, or do I need some big carpets?

@MrLankydalton 4 жыл бұрын

24:30 when the camera man realizes he isn’t going anywhere

@WizardofGOP 3 жыл бұрын

LOL!

@proconcretecoatings4916 3 жыл бұрын

Lmao

@patrickpowers3336 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Very helpful. Floor looks great. I will apply this to my room. Thanks.

@carolebujold5735 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting video, very calm voice and personality (it's a change from nervous high intensity pitching, trying to be young and dynamic personality) clear instructions ...Watched it twice!

@jackjones3657 5 жыл бұрын

Those old narrow slat wood floors are beautiful. They're hard to find now.

@stevek4080 5 жыл бұрын

I'd love to give you mine. It's hidden by carpet now, but still squeaks like crazy and the previous owner killed any hope of restoring it by riddling the slats with ring-shanked drywall nails :-(

@nursenatedawg 5 жыл бұрын

Jack Jones eww no they’re not! They look like cheap builder grade on the east coast 🤮😷

@valleyoftheheart 5 жыл бұрын

My fiance's house has these through almost the whole main level! We're getting ready to sand and refinish them in a couple weeks. I hope they turn out this pretty!

@amandalangston1239 5 жыл бұрын

My 1938 Tudor Revival has 1.5” white oak floors. Definitely, not cheap builder grade. Smh

@davidkozlowski6982 5 жыл бұрын

That square buffer is not going to knock down any floor in need of real refinishing. It’s just a heavy random orbital. Good for buffing between coats.

@starstellarproductions435 5 жыл бұрын

He said that in he beginning