How to fix hardwood floor after using Goof Off?
July 152010
I used Goof Off to remove some spilled paint on my hardwood floor. It looks like the Goof Off removed the finish as well. Know there is a big spot on the floor where the finish is gone. How can I fix this?
Actually, alcohol will remove dried latex paint from floors & clothes.
Take a good, clear picture of your floor, showing the color…you may need to take several from different angles to get the color right (compare the pics for color), then take your camera to your home improvement center & look at the stain sample boards in the paint dept.
Get a half-pint of the stain that matches the closest, then get a spray can of the urethane, clear gloss, semi-gloss or matte finish your floor has.
Use a cloth to rub the stain in & wipe off the access…you may need to do this several times until you get close to the right shade. Once you’re satisfied, let the stain dry overnight & then spray a couple of light coats & let them set at least 4 hours between coats & 24 hours, then lightly sand the spot with 0000 steel wool, wipe the area, then spray another light covering coat & let it set for 24 hours & you should be done.
Good luck…..
July 15th, 2010 at 2:02 pm
Sand and refinish. Your local Lowe’s will be able to hook you up. Next time use Goo Gone, not Goof Off.
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July 15th, 2010 at 2:47 pm
Actually, alcohol will remove dried latex paint from floors & clothes.
Take a good, clear picture of your floor, showing the color…you may need to take several from different angles to get the color right (compare the pics for color), then take your camera to your home improvement center & look at the stain sample boards in the paint dept.
Get a half-pint of the stain that matches the closest, then get a spray can of the urethane, clear gloss, semi-gloss or matte finish your floor has.
Use a cloth to rub the stain in & wipe off the access…you may need to do this several times until you get close to the right shade. Once you’re satisfied, let the stain dry overnight & then spray a couple of light coats & let them set at least 4 hours between coats & 24 hours, then lightly sand the spot with 0000 steel wool, wipe the area, then spray another light covering coat & let it set for 24 hours & you should be done.
Good luck…..
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