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Floors/Bare Wood/To Be Painted
- Surface Preparation:
- treat any mildew with a 3:1 water:household bleach mixture, leaving it on for 20 minutes and adding more as it dries; wear eye and skin protection; rinse thoroughly
- dull any glossy areas of wood ("mill glaze") by sanding with medium (#120) grit garnet paper; wear eye protection, dust mask and work gloves
- fill any gouges or splits with wood filler; let dry and sand flush
- remove any dirt by scrubbing with detergent and water; rinse thoroughly; let dry out
- sand smooth, any rough areas with medium (#120) grit garnet paper; wear eye protection, dust mask and work gloves; then vacuum clean the entire area
- Priming:
- apply a latex or oil-based wood primer recommended for use on interior floors
- if using a latex paint, apply either latex or oil-based primer
- if using an oil-based or polyurethane paint, apply an oil-based primer
- Painting:
- for a satin finish, use a quality latex floor paint
- for a semigloss or gloss finish, use a latex, alkyd or polyurethane floor paint
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