What people keep running into with wood refinishing
Complaints tagged wood refinishing, each raised by more than one person. One-off posts are not included.
3 recurring problems · 27 people · 4 forums we read
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- 14How to make worn wooden cabinets look better without replacing themStandard cleaners and degreasers won't fix old wooden cabinets that have chemical streaks or worn finishes. Scraping away damage by hand is tedious and risks gouging the wood, leaving people stuck with cabinets that look dirty even when they are clean.
- 11How to know if old hardwood floors can actually be refinishedFear of ruining the wood and uncertainty over whether deeply worn or scratched floors are even salvageable stops people from attempting DIY refinishing. Instead, homeowners spend time weighing whether to scrap the floor entirely, cover it with luxury vinyl plank, or attempt the sanding process themselves.
- 2Is my weathered deck salvageable or do I need to replace it?Deciding whether to strip, sand, and refinish old deck boards or completely rip them up and lay new ones comes down to judging if the wood is past the point of no return. This makes it difficult to gauge whether the required elbow grease is worth it or if replacement is the only way to ensure it lasts.
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