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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