Sanding your floor first is an important part of the diy equation if you really want to maximize the durability of your floor paint job.
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Continue sanding until there s a roughed up surface to which the paint can adhere properly.
You ll need to sand the entire floor not just one section.
But it only makes your job more difficult plus it gums up the sandpaper.
Use to paint tile wood floors vinyl laminate concrete bare concrete and more.
If the floor happens to be raw wood paint can seep into the wood and stain it almost beyond repair.
Remove shoe moulding the wood trim where the wall meets the floor.
Step 2 prep the base photo by kolin smith.
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To make the paint adhere better and the finish last longer sand and clean the floor first.
Apply a second coat or polyurethane as needed.
Paint the base color.
Sanding the floor will kick up a lot of dust so protect light fixtures and tape over electrical outlets.
Paint that has dripped and hardened on a sealed surface will come off floor sanding.
Do not attempt to rush the sander.
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Sand and clean the floor.
Before moving on to the next step be sure to clean the surface thoroughly leaving plenty of time for.
Easy to use transformation requires no stripping sanding or priming.
Lay out tape and paint the pattern.
Guide the sander across the porch floor using smooth back and forth passes.
This could be done one of several ways depending on the size of your floor.