Carefully vacuum up dust and grit from the sanding process and then wipe down the floor with a tack cloth to pick.
How to fix a lifting seal from hardwood floors.
Clean the surface of the floor.
Use even brush strokes to apply the sealant so it is distributed evenly across the floor.
Use a putty knife to apply the putty or filler and level it with the surrounding floor.
If your kit comes with ingredients that should be mixed together to form a putty or other filler follow the manufacturer s instructions.
Regardless of which method you use you will want to make sure that the floor is thoroughly coated with the sealant.
You can do this by using a paint brush or a roller.
Use a brush or roller to apply a coat of polyurethane.
How to stain and seal hardwood floors.
Use a rag or paint roller to apply a penetrating stain.
When the nails holding a hardwood floor pull loose as often happens when the subfloor is particleboard the boards lift and when you step on them they squeak.