The purpose of sandscreening is to abrade the floor to prepare it before applying a coat of polyurethane. Urethane will only adhere to a sanded surface. A newly coated floor will add years of protection to the floor. This method will remove fine scratches in the urethane; we recommend this method for any 'finish on site' floors every 3-5 years depending on traffic to prolong the beauty of the hardwoods.
The L. J. Cress Sandscreening Method
- Removal of all finishes/waxes and a thorough cleaning
- Sandscreening of the floor to abrade the polyurethane and guarantee adherence of the new coating
- Application of either an oil- or water-based polyurethane coating
- Oil-based: Dries harder and is more durable, but takes longer to dry and has a golden tint
- Water-based: Faster application and dry time, dries clear
What sandscreening will not correct
- Sandscreening will not correct imperfections in the present surface.
- Example: Scratches in wood surface or deep scratches in the urethane surface.
- A newly sandscreened & polyurethaned surface can possibly highlight imperfections in the wood.
- Shiny or dull spots in original finish (on top nailed flooring, shiny spots could include nail heads near surface)
Drying Time
- Light foot traffic in 18 hours (i.e. socks).
- Furniture may be replaced in 72 hours.
- Allow a full 7 days before replacing rugs or allowing pets on floor.
**We do offer complete hardwood floor restoration and repairs to correct any imperfections that may be present in your flooring.**