Re: refinish shellac floor to polly

uriah wrote:
> Recently removed wtw carpet found oak floor in good shape but shallac
> finish worn. I wish to refinish in poly if possible but I understand
> that floors previously waxed present problems for poly. As I can not
> operate the drum sander I will contract the job out. What should I
> look out for and what should I specify in the contract with the
> refinisher?

First if the floor is in good shape, I would specify that they not use a
drum sander on it. If it is just a worn finis, then a cleaning with alcohol
is all that is needed. That will remove the old wax and most of the shellac
and anything remaining will act as a sealer.

--
Joseph Meehan

Dia duit


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