Varathane Floor Refinishing system

femmebot2277

Has anyone used the varathane renewal wood floor restoring system? I just bought a home with wood floors that are in good condition except for the topcoat which has a few scratches and appears to have polyurethane thats worn down in spots.

It seems too good to be true...any feedback would be appreciated.

Big Dave

I've heard a few bad stories about the Varathane products and I would advise not using it. If it's just worn down in a few spots and not down to bare wood I would call a floor finishing professional and have them take a look. More than likely it just needs a new coat of poly. The biggest problem is that you don't know if it is water base or oil base and they are not interchangeable. A flooring professional will be able to put on a new coat and keep from any major problems from occuring.

Just my opinion, Dave.

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femmebot2277

Thanks for the info Dave. You're the first person thats even heard of the product so far, so I don't think I'll be using it.

tnormfrank

I used the kit yesterday in a small bedroom and the results were amazing. It made the floor shine like it had been sanded and coated (which I did to a larger bedroom a few years back). As long as your floor is in reasonably good shape, this product is for real!

keab

tnormfrank:

when you put the diamond hard finish on, was it milky white? my husband and i are putting it on now and it's all milky white. will it dry clear? we're worried!!!

kristie

tnormfrank

It was milky white for the first 30-45 minutes but turns clear as it dries. I used a paint roller to apply the finish rather than the applicator.

keab

THANK YOU SO MUCH!! My husband says, "I wish I would have known that before I started freaking out!" We were worried we were going to have to rent a sander and redo the whole entire floor!

hank2000cn

Hi all, does anyone knows where to buy this kit in Toronto? Thanks