robbinPremium,MVM
join:2000-09-21
Leander, TX
kudos:1 | reply to Pocono Joe
Re: Problem: Refinishing Pine Hardwood Floor Try using oxalic acid (wood bleach) on it. It may lighten the darker spots. Sherwin Williams has it, big boxes didn't last I checked. It comes as crystals that you mix with water. Oxalic Acid does not whiten the floor as some two part bleaches do, so you can still achieve a natural floor color. |
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| Will give the acid a try; nothing to lose. At this point I guess the alternative is a new hardwood floor over the original floor. |
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robbinPremium,MVM
join:2000-09-21
Leander, TX
kudos:1 | said by Pocono Joe :Will give the acid a try; nothing to lose. At this point I guess the alternative is a new hardwood floor over the original floor.
We can probably come with some other things to try, but I think oxalic acid would be my first choice. |
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| Tried Sherwin Williams for the oxalic acid, they only sell a wood bleach that contains oxalic acid. Will try some smaller hardward stores today for the crystals / powder. One question, if I try this on a small area, how do I neutralize the acid; I don't want to leave water stains on the floor. Thanks. |
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robbinPremium,MVM
join:2000-09-21
Leander, TX
kudos:1 | Typical -- newer employees don't seem to know they sell it. I've had to ask for a manager to find it before
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Directions for this product say to neutralize with 1 tablespoon baking soda per gallon of water. I always recommend following the directions so make sure to read the label for the product you use. |
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