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Screening and recoating your wood flooring
Screening entails the removal of the top layer of polyurethane without affecting the underlying wood. Typically done to eliminate light scratches and restore luster to hardwood floors, it differs from sanding as only the old protective layer is removed. Recoating follows, applying a fresh coat of polyurethane to enhance protection and rejuvenate the floor's appearance.
Screening and recoating your wood flooring offer several benefits:
Screening and recoating wood floors refreshes the finish without a full refinishing. It involves lightly abrading the existing finish to prepare for a new coat, restoring luster and enhancing colour. Water-based or oil-based polyurethane finishes are common for this process. However, screening cannot fix deep scratches or color changes from stains or raw wood exposure. It's akin to adding a gloss coat to chipped nail polish, preserving the finish without altering the colour.
When will screening NOT work?
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Screening won't work on waxed floors or those treated with wax products.
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A screen and recoating offer a more affordable alternative to sanding hardwood floors.
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If floors are worn past their colour or have gray patches from oxidation, screening isn't suitable; a full sand and refinish are needed.
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Screening isn't for changing floor colour; this requires sanding down to raw hardwood and applying stain.
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Grey patches on the floor indicate it's too late for screening.
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Screening won't address UV discolouration under area rugs.
