Refinishing an old wood floor with only a belt sander and hand sander

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Tamara Neo takes on an old wood floor known for giving splinters to anyone brave enough to venture upon it without shoes. Using only her belt sander and palm sander Tamara turned this splinter trap into a beautiful, revived floor, good for at least another generation within her historic home.
Tamara walks you through all the prep work before the sanding, and through the sanding, then into addressing the wide cracks and finally the application of the polyurethane using both the squeegee technique and the roller technique to apply the polyurethane. While certainly not a professional result, the process was a real example of solving whatever came up through each step and is a vast improvement over what was there with very little financial commitment.
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  • @spencethomas7653
    @spencethomas7653Ай бұрын

    This was so helpful in many ways! It's a great video for DIY!

  • @NeoMixLive

    @NeoMixLive

    28 күн бұрын

    Awww. Thanks! Glad it helped

  • @sophiagordon966
    @sophiagordon966Ай бұрын

    you go girl!

  • @Matt2chee
    @Matt2chee3 ай бұрын

    Excellent results.

  • @Mimi223-
    @Mimi223-2 ай бұрын

    ABSOLUTELY LOOOOOOOOOOOVE THIS!!!! I'm starting on mine tonight 🥳🥳♥️♥️

  • @UltimateGoldenGirl
    @UltimateGoldenGirl11 ай бұрын

    Enjoyed your video. I am presently doing my kitchen, hallway, bathroom and if it turns out well I will do the rest of the house. Thank you so much. Great video.

  • @LindsayHaven
    @LindsayHaven Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your experience. I've been thinking about doing something similar on the cheap DIY style and you sharing and commenters sharing helps me figure out a plan for myself. Take care!

  • @NeoMixLive

    @NeoMixLive

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Lindsay for sharing your thoughts and coming endeavor! It really turned out well

  • @MsArtistwannabe
    @MsArtistwannabe11 ай бұрын

    Thank you for saying how hard this project was. I know the big sander would be way too much weight and maneuvering for me. Was considering doing it the way you did. I think I’m going just hire it out. Your floor do look very pretty.

  • @gumoak
    @gumoak Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the video.

  • @NeoMixLive

    @NeoMixLive

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching and commenting! ❤️

  • @desmondfalakei7108
    @desmondfalakei7108 Жыл бұрын

    Great job!

  • @NeoMixLive

    @NeoMixLive

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Desmond! Are you a DIYer yourself?

  • @mom4life972
    @mom4life972 Жыл бұрын

    Wow! Great job! It turned out great! I can’t wait to see it after you finish with decorating.

  • @NeoMixLive

    @NeoMixLive

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey thanks Mom4Life! Me too! Please remember to Subscribe, like and share.

  • @shenanigansofmannanan

    @shenanigansofmannanan

    Жыл бұрын

    You can't possibly tell the quality from a video

  • @NeoMixLive

    @NeoMixLive

    Жыл бұрын

    @@shenanigansofmannanan hmmmm. Well video is all I've got. 😏 As I said though, I'm looking for improvement over perfection of a floor you could not walk barefoot on without getting a splinter.

  • @PatL77
    @PatL77 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome video, thanks for sharing!! Great job!

  • @NeoMixLive

    @NeoMixLive

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Patrick! I was really happy with the results and the money saved. Please remember to subscribe if you haven't already.

  • @PatL77

    @PatL77

    Жыл бұрын

    @@NeoMixLive My wife and I are about to start a similar project. This was an excellent video to watch prior to starting the job.

  • @NeoMixLive

    @NeoMixLive

    Жыл бұрын

    @@PatL77 good luck with your project!

  • @idohaverizz
    @idohaverizz9 ай бұрын

    I suspect you're just as crazy diving in with this DIY stuff so I just love your video! :)

  • @NeoMixLive

    @NeoMixLive

    2 ай бұрын

    I haven’t checked in with this video and really even then the channel in such a long time it’s so neat to see people still watching it and commenting on it. I have actually started in on my master and maybe I will revive everything with what’s going on there. Thank you so much for your comment and you’re right. Life is nuts, a little crazy DIY is about the best path through 😊

  • @idohaverizz

    @idohaverizz

    2 ай бұрын

    @@NeoMixLiveOf course!!! Still watching this video 7 months later 😊

  • @susanlang2645
    @susanlang2645 Жыл бұрын

    Just finishing up the first sanding round and found your video so encouraging. Thank you!! ❤

  • @NeoMixLive

    @NeoMixLive

    Жыл бұрын

    Boy the struggle is real. Sanding was my least favorite part! Good job and good luck!

  • @karenferns6160
    @karenferns6160 Жыл бұрын

    U r a 🤩...That's a great job..!!! I'm doing my floor here in the UK & it's tough. Bitumen to remove 😱. You've inspired me 🙌..

  • @NeoMixLive

    @NeoMixLive

    Жыл бұрын

    That's fantastic ! I hope it's beautiful for you!

  • @arthurwilson2214
    @arthurwilson2214 Жыл бұрын

    Very nice!

  • @NeoMixLive

    @NeoMixLive

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @michaelwells7348
    @michaelwells7348 Жыл бұрын

    I have Truely ...... Never seen anyone do this type of work in their bare feet. When I do work on floors I prefer to use knee pads, real good quality ones. Well you are getting it done, nothing better than a refinished wood floor.

  • @NeoMixLive

    @NeoMixLive

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm one of those kids who would never wear shoes outdoors. I guess it just carries on through to adulthood. And in fairness it was only that 1 section that I didn't wear the shoes for. 😆

  • @liveyrdream
    @liveyrdream6 ай бұрын

    Great work, I have an old house with decent wood floors in need of help, a lot of work, but I will try it using the belt and hand sander. 👍👏

  • @hereholdthiswillya
    @hereholdthiswillya Жыл бұрын

    A woman after my own heart, working in her robe!

  • @NeoMixLive

    @NeoMixLive

    Жыл бұрын

    Well if the robe fits...😂

  • @jackk1583
    @jackk15838 ай бұрын

    the sawdust from the floor is useful to filll ingaps IF you mix it with wood glue. Make a paste, and the benefit is its the same color when finished. Also, its veru easy to hand sand after the first poly coat- 120 with even the floor and prep the floor for next coat- ends up w/ a very smooth finish, but nice work.

  • @danjoe22
    @danjoe226 ай бұрын

    Nice job! I have refinished every floor in my home and usually use a brush or foam pad to apply the polyurethane. Dust and lint are a problem between coats. I don't think working in bare feet was a good idea for controlling these things but in the end it worked for you.

  • @DesignsbyAngeline
    @DesignsbyAngeline8 ай бұрын

    Tung oil makes the boards swell and will make them expand and close the gaps

  • @poncethegayboi
    @poncethegayboi2 ай бұрын

    Super nice work

  • @htch207
    @htch207 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic job! The floor look incredible for its age. I'm in the process of sanding a room in a 1970's house (in the UK) and stripping off all the horrible paint the previous owner put on the wood! P.s I feared for your toes at one point!!

  • @NeoMixLive

    @NeoMixLive

    Жыл бұрын

    I'd say your fear was warranted but thankfully all 10 still in place! Please subscribe and keep in touch about your project!

  • @zztop8592
    @zztop8592 Жыл бұрын

    Good job! I'm doing about 1200sf in my house. It's a lot of hard work, but worth it.

  • @NeoMixLive

    @NeoMixLive

    Жыл бұрын

    Good luck! 😊

  • @zztop8592

    @zztop8592

    Жыл бұрын

    @@NeoMixLive Thanks, I'm done sanding, starting on the poly tomorrow.

  • @theresecook-bright1757
    @theresecook-bright17579 ай бұрын

    Steel woool will darken it. Its actually a staining technique.

  • @pamelaleseur4986
    @pamelaleseur49867 ай бұрын

    T hank you

  • @carlosmacmartin4205
    @carlosmacmartin4205 Жыл бұрын

    Glad you didn't sand your toes off. 😆LOL! Good job!

  • @NeoMixLive

    @NeoMixLive

    Жыл бұрын

    Me too! I have pretty toes. It would be a real shame to lose them.

  • @carlosmacmartin4205

    @carlosmacmartin4205

    Жыл бұрын

    @@NeoMixLive Yes, indeed! 😍 Happy New Year!

  • @chatrbox213la5
    @chatrbox213la52 ай бұрын

    Great video. May i ask what grits you used to remove stain to bare wood? Thank you!

  • @mizsherm4352
    @mizsherm4352 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, you've encouraged me to do this. My house is approx the same age. How long before you put the furniture down?

  • @NeoMixLive

    @NeoMixLive

    Жыл бұрын

    I waited more than a week for the rug. The furniture had to be moved from downstairs by taking it outside and lifting it up and over an exterior upper floor railing... So it was months before I had a crew to help me with that crazy scenario.

  • @daughterofthemosthigh3366
    @daughterofthemosthigh3366 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this vid!! I will be tackling this job in the next month.... with some apprehension! This really helped and encouraged me. :) How much did this cost you?

  • @NeoMixLive

    @NeoMixLive

    Жыл бұрын

    The only thing I had to pay for was the Polyurethane and some new belts. All in was well below $300

  • @NeoMixLive

    @NeoMixLive

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching! Good luck!

  • @Sjaubi-qf6wd
    @Sjaubi-qf6wd Жыл бұрын

    Awesome. what model belt sander did you use/ do you have a link to it?

  • @NeoMixLive

    @NeoMixLive

    Жыл бұрын

    Sorry for the delay in responding but I've been trying to figure it out. It is clearly a Porter Cable belt sander but I cannot find a link nor a model number. It comes with a case and it's fairly stout. I've owned it for at least 10 years.

  • @malcolmmcguire2876
    @malcolmmcguire2876 Жыл бұрын

    Quite a workout until you discovered the broom handle. Getting in the flow is what it’s all about and well done for a great result

  • @NeoMixLive

    @NeoMixLive

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Malcolm!

  • @baba-sm1fm
    @baba-sm1fm Жыл бұрын

    Good job!! What is the name of the finish you used?

  • @NeoMixLive

    @NeoMixLive

    Жыл бұрын

    I can't recall but it was the standard brand, recognizable name, that Lowes carried.

  • @lilianetv1482
    @lilianetv1482 Жыл бұрын

    Strong back and knees

  • @NeoMixLive

    @NeoMixLive

    Жыл бұрын

    They definitely took a beating with this project😅

  • @ellflynn
    @ellflynn6 ай бұрын

    No epoxy, no wood filler, no glue with sawdust. Wood filler and epoxy will crack and separate within a year. Sawdust and glue is only really for hairline cracks- it will crack in bigger gaps and will stick out like a sore thumb if you use oil-based poly. The time-tested solution is fill with thin wood strips or the traditional solution, which is rope.

  • @strjourneys7919

    @strjourneys7919

    10 күн бұрын

    How often do you notice someone with a sore thumb??

  • @jonbrown5054
    @jonbrown5054 Жыл бұрын

    Foxy lady

  • @NeoMixLive

    @NeoMixLive

    Жыл бұрын

    Sweet subscriber!

  • @Irahq1
    @Irahq1 Жыл бұрын

    I’d mix the dust with wood glue and fill in that way. Some people melt resin.

  • @NeoMixLive

    @NeoMixLive

    Жыл бұрын

    Got it! Maybe next time as the whole house needs to be done. Thanks!

  • @dhambone825919
    @dhambone825919 Жыл бұрын

    Mix the saw dust with wood glue or little bit of epoxy. Then trowel it in

  • @NeoMixLive

    @NeoMixLive

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the clarification! Have you personally done that on a floor? I'd be curious to see the result.

  • @hereholdthiswillya

    @hereholdthiswillya

    Жыл бұрын

    That's exactly the way the floor guy does it on the HGTV hometown series. That's the old way of making wood putty I hear.

  • @dhambone825919

    @dhambone825919

    Жыл бұрын

    @@hereholdthiswillya it's in surplus amounts and it will exact color match

  • @pound6599

    @pound6599

    Жыл бұрын

    It is best to use the sand dust from the second or third cut. Just out of curiosity, how many cuts did you do? Thanks!

  • @dhambone825919

    @dhambone825919

    Жыл бұрын

    @@pound6599 not really a hardwood guy. I install almost everything but. Refinishing is not terribly skilled work. If you took your time. A diy could potentially be as good as a pro. With the right tools. Floor sander, ideally you start with roughest grit. 2x passes, move over half the width of the floor sander, 2x passes. Repeat across the area. Medium grit 2x passes, move over half the width of the sander, repeat across the area. Finally a soft grit and repeat 2x passes across the area. Use your judgements. Hardwood 50-60 years old can take more of a sanding. Newer hardwood is less thick.

  • @ludgatecircus15
    @ludgatecircus15 Жыл бұрын

    Please, just rent a floor sander at Home Depot and cut your time by 50%.

  • @NeoMixLive

    @NeoMixLive

    Жыл бұрын

    I might next time but those can be costly. I owned the equipment I used.

  • @jasonurban3597
    @jasonurban3597 Жыл бұрын

    Lol 🤣🤣🤣 i

  • @nicklindseth841
    @nicklindseth8414 ай бұрын

    Painful 😣

  • @adamtesoriero5052
    @adamtesoriero5052 Жыл бұрын

    wow sanding in a bath robe. go and check out what happens when a piece of clothing gets caught in a belt sander.

  • @NeoMixLive

    @NeoMixLive

    Жыл бұрын

    I guess I'd end up naked in my bedroom😅. Duly noted though.😊

  • @A5cension

    @A5cension

    Жыл бұрын

    @@NeoMixLive :) haha

  • @2for99cents
    @2for99cents Жыл бұрын

    Come do that at my house 🥰

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