Some floor finish strippers are advertised as “no rinse,” which means you do not have to rinse them off the floor once you are done. However, floor finish strippers are powerful solvents, and some people prefer to rinse even “no rinse” strippers to make sure no damage or discoloration occurs. Floor finish strippers that are environmentally sustainable may be marked with a special logo, such as “Tera Choice” in Canada or “Green Seal” in the USA.
Floor scrubbers come in various sizes. The larger sizes will strip the floor more quickly, and are recommended if you are stripping a large area rather than a room or two of a residential house.
Take care not to point fans directly at the floor, as this could dry out the floor finish stripper and interfere with the stripping process. [1] X Research source
Do not use tools you wish to keep nice or use for other projects. The knife may be usable afterwards with a thorough cleaning, but the toothbrush certainly won’t be.
Note: always wear rubber gloves.
As you strip sections of floor near the edge, look at the baseboard for dirty finish to see if it needs stripping as well.
Allow the floor to dry completely before you wax it.
Polyurethane finishes are among the most popular. Unlike a wax, they should be applied quickly in back-and-forth overlapping lines, not giving the edge time to dry. [4] X Research source
