Depending on the extent of the damage fill minor damage with laminate floor patching material or replace excessively damaged planks.
Restaining laminate flooring.
A laminate floor should be treated like a no wax kitchen floor.
Hardwood floors can be sanded stained and coated with polyurethane.
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While laminate flooring looks a lot like hardwood you must keep in mind the way it s made is much different.
Never sand it or the look of the floor will be ruined.
Staining laminate wood flooring can be a rewarding job as you get to watch the raw surface transform with a deep rich color that gives definition and life.
The laminate runs from our entryway up the main hall through the breakfast area and into the kitchen.
A couple of years ago we had laminate flooring installed in our kitchen.
Before you stain the floor inspect it for any chips cracks or dents.
The best time to recolor laminate flooring is after you ve completed the surface etching and before you apply the new finish.
You can buy laminate floor patching material from most home improvement stores.
Repair any dents cracks or chips in the laminate flooring.
Unlike hardwood laminate flooring cannot be stained.
Additionally something as simple as a new finish can completely revitalize and transform your decor without emptying your wallet.
Why can t laminate be stained.
The best way to refinish the floor is to strip off the remaining factory shine and re coat it with a floor sealer and high gloss floor finish.
Always wipe in the grain direction to avoid streaks.