Finishing Hardwood Floors 2 - Checklist

Intro - Materials - Prep - Prep the Floor - Sanding Preparation - Sanding - Staining - Finish

Tools for All Hardwood Floor Projects

• Carpenter's pencil
• Circular saw
• Hammer
• Utility knife
• Heavy duty shop
• Eye protection
• Vacuum
• Pry bar and wood
• Fan(s)
• Wedge
• Tape measure
• Extension cords
• Carpenter's (heavy duty) square
• Nail belt
• Ear protectors
• Respirator/face adapter (if mask needed)

Tools for Repairs

• Variable-speed drill
• Chisel
• Putty knife
• Drill bit stop
• Pry bar
• Drill bits
• Caulking gun
• Nail set
• Screwdriver

Materials for Repairs

• Graphite (tube)
• Sub-flooring adhesive
• Wood dough
• Adhesive
• 8-penny finishing nails
• 2 x 4,2 x 6, or 2 x 8 for bridging
• 3/16 round head wood screws
• Rags
• 3/4 inch hardwood flooring strips

Tools for Refinishing

• Putty knife
• Paint tray and roller
• Drum sander with wrenches
• Lamb's wool mop
• Edge or disc sander
• Orbital sander
• Floor buffer
• Paint scraper or block sander
• Nail set

Materials for Refinishing

• Duct tape
• Wood stain
• Plastic sheets
• Wood sealer
• Coarse-grit sandpaper
• Polyurethane
• Paint stick or coat hanger
• Medium-grit sandpaper
• #2 steel wool
• Fine-grit sandpaper
• Machine discs and pads
• Tack cloth

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Intro - Materials - Prep - Prep the Floor - Sanding Preparation - Sanding - Staining - Finish