Hi,
I just installed an engineered floor (my second) and was pleased with the outcome. My wife, though, thinks it is too light and would like it stained in something darker, like a pecan. What must I do to get a good smooth result? The floor was prefinished with several coats of polyurethane.
Thanks.

 

Prefinished engineered floors USUALLY cannot be refinished (Check with manufacturer). Refinishing requires the floor to be sanded down and the poly and stain removed. Engineered floors have a very thin layer of vaneer wood, and a sander will burn right through it. You also cannot add stain on top of the poly. I'm affraid you are stuck.

 

You could add a tinted poly on top of what's already there.

This is tough to do and have the finish come out even and should also be covered with a few coats of untinted poly on top of it.

My suggestion is to see if your wife is willing to give it a couple months to see if she gets used to it and hope you can get by with not having to do this.

 

No, you cannot stain over poly. You must sand down to bare wood for the stain to absorb into the wood fibers.

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