How to prep your wooden floor

We'll show you how to prepare your wooden floor before you protect it. When trying to get the perfect finish, it's all about the prep.

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How to prep your wooden floor - Video Guide

If you want a more in depth walk through of how to prep your wooden floor, check out this video.

Step one

Start by knocking in any nails. Then fill any holes with our Multi Purpose Wood Filler.

Step two

Sand to remove any old coatings. It's best to hire a proper floor sander. Then clear up the dust with a vacuum. It gets quite messy, but it'll be worth it in the end. Wipe your floor with white spirit, and leave it to dry.

Step three

That's the prep out of the way, now you need to protect it.

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