If nothing happens move on to the next test.
Testing hardwood floor finish.
It offers a low sheen non toxic finish and is a great choice for those who are environmentally conscious or those who are simply worried about chemicals in their home.
Before polyurethane became a household word floor finishers applied wax varnish.
Select an inconspicuous area of the floor surface and apply a small amount of paint remover.
How to know the finish of my hardwood floors a variety of finishing materials.
Hardwood floor finishes have varying levels of ease durability even glossiness.
Part 2 of this article including video of testing floor finishes in a closet testing hardwood floor finishes part 2.
Testing for oil or wax.
Behind a door is a good spot because this area is usually.
Testing hardwood floor finishes in an old house part 2 the commonly accepted hardwood floor finish tests and paired solvents.
Denatured alcohol lacquer thinner and xylene.
To test the finish you ll need a little mineral oil baby oil and three solvents.
Wax is the traditional time tested finish for hardwood floors making it a great choice for antique floors in historic homes.
Testing hardwood floor finishes in a closet.
He was asking for advice on his wood floors and more specifically testing hardwood floor finishes.
Using these solvents requires gloves and good ventilation and it doesn t hurt to have on a pair of safety glasses either.
It comes in both paste and liquid forms.
Testing for grease based residue like wax or oil soap 1.
So i found myself in the closet.
Next place several drops of mineral spirits a k a.
Paint thinner and let them sit for 2 3 minutes on the.
Let it sit for a few seconds and then rub it into the area.
Listed in order of aggressiveness of paired.
If the finish bubbles up it is most likely a surface finish.
A few weeks back jeff b i wrote this little spiel on diy home inspections for him contacted me.
The easiest way to test a floor finish is to run your hand along the surface of the floor.
Run your hand over the floor surface.
If you can feel the wood grain the finish is probably a penetrating finish.
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Put a couple drops of mineral spirits naphtha or turpentine on the surface you want to test.
To begin put a few drops of mineral oil on your cleaned spot.