A screen and recoat is a process that involves lightly sanding the surface of a hardwood floor and then applying a new coat of finish. The purpose of this process is to refresh the appearance of the floor and to protect the wood from wear and tear.
The first step in a screen and recoat is to screen the floor, which involves using a machine with a fine abrasive pad to gently sand the surface of the wood. This removes any dirt, debris, or superficial scratches from the floor and prepares it for the new coat of finish.
After the floor has been screened, a new coat of finish is applied using a roller or a pad. The finish used in a screen and recoat can be either oil-based or water-based, depending on the type of finish that was originally used on the floor and the preference of the homeowner.
Screen and recoats are typically recommended for hardwood floors that have been previously finished and are in good condition, but have lost some of their luster or are showing signs of wear. They are a less invasive and more cost-effective alternative to full sanding and refinishing, which involves removing all of the existing finish and sanding the floor down to the raw wood.
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