The floors on my new old house are really worn in places and all the previous finish has worn off. Is it possible to use rejuvenatonon the bare wood?
2048229
Yes. I have 90 year old mahogany floors that are unfinished. I stripped the old wax off the floors then applied new stain to the floors followed by Rejuvenate. It smooths out the imperfections in the old floor and looks great. It is holding up quite well but I did notice that dripping anything acidic on the floor (vinegar, lemon/lime juice) leaves a small whitish spot on the floor. I assume this is due to the liquid reacting with the Rejuvenate.
1943515
probably not. you should contact the chemical's manufacturer or a flooring expert. wood stains I think are a different problem because of the materials being treated.
736962
In addition to the three correct answers before me, here is a hint....REMOVE AS MUCH of the old rotted wood as possible. Anything that can be brushed away, dug away easily with your fingers, etc. should be removed. The better and harder the wood you apply this to the better results you'll have and the less amount you'll need. It DOES NOT go far, but is a very good product!!
1139364
Im not 100%, but I would say, no. You would be better off sanding the wood with sandpaper and re-staining it, or re-painting.
1104818
If it's a wood veneer that has been finished, Trewax is a great option. Apply it, let it dry some and then buff it with a lint free rag. You'll have to reapply every now and then (yearly).
938756
I bought this product and liked it, but the new finish didn't last. But, I may need a more professional resurfacing fir my floor. Sorry I'm not much help.....
1066948
The best way to go about refinishing your top would be to sand it all down to bare wood and apply The Good Stuff. That way there is no issue with compatibility and the finish will look better and last longer. It's a little extra work but would be worth it.
1058847
It`s not ment for bare wood. It reacts with the original finish and brings back the shine. It works well if and old finish is still there
1197034
I am not sure about old wood floors. I had tile floors that was very old and the build up was terrible the tile looked dirty. After using Trewax Instant Wax remover it is like having new tiles. I was going to get a new kitchen floor but I decided not to. This product is amazing!
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My suggestion would be to do LOTS of tests on scraps of the same lot of wood you'll be using for the repair, sanded to the same level, etc. And keep careful notes about your careful measurements for your color tests. But keep in mind that both the existing wood and what you're doing now will both continue to age, and even if they are a perfect match now they won't be forever. For a true long-term match don't try to match it now and just let it age like the older stuff did.
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It has a ammonia smell that disappears. This doesn't bother me as I've been using a homemade recipe of Vinegar, Rubbing Alcohol and Dish Soap. The floor does tend to be a bit slippy after using Rejuvenate. Also a few white streaks do show up from over spraying. This is easy to resolve by wiping up the excess.
602246
We did about a week ago. You don't need to sand down to bare wood. You have to follow the instructions for screws, nails, cracks, etc. Oh, and that really prickly feeling on bare feet went away after about a week.
704691
I didn't use it to remove old wax because I didn't want to strip everything off these 140 yr old pine floors. Lundmark wax floor cleaner has turpentine mixed with wax so it cleans the prior wax rather than remove it. I think you would have to use pure turpentine (very smelly but very effective) or mineral spirits (oderless but less effective) if you really want to strip the old wax off. This product is very good at cleaning and you just might find that you don't have to strip off that old wax....just give it a good cleaning.
1779689
We use it on our solid oak floors. It is basically colorless after buffing, only leaving a "glow". Have had no problems.
295424
This product is more like an oil than a top coat finish so it depends on what the other product you have used as to how it all might look if you go ahead and apply the polyx to the rubbed off area. The good news is that you could give this product a try, and then if it hasn't blended in well, then try sanding later. When you sand afterwards it's not the same as sanding off a 'varnish', you are simply sanding the floor boards themselves (as the polyx is absorbed rather than sitting on the surface). Hope this makes sense. I also am no expert, just a user.
295423
I am pretty sure you'd have to sand fiirst. This finish will be a lot different than the original finish. OSMO soaks in rather than sits on the surface like polyurethane. My guess is that the bruce floors are finished with polyurethane. I use this finish on all the furniture I make. It's beautiful
1638474
It is really good for bringing life back to old, dried out wood that is not varnished or coated with a hard finish. I don't think it would be good for floors, but I would strongly recommend it for any furniture. I restored a 145 year old cuckoo clock and it looks amazing.