Wood

Floors/Bare Wood/To Be Painted

a. 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

b. 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

c. 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