Painting old wood floors

Rust-Oleum RockSolid Home Floor Paint System is a two-step interior floor product meant to cover up unsightly wood, tile, and linoleum floors without sanding, stripping, priming, or other prepping measures (let me repeat - NO SANDING!). Last summer, we pulled up the ugly carpet in my boyfriend’s house to reveal the original hardwood floors, which were in desperate need of refinishing. The wood itself was in good shape but the finish definitely needed some love. And guess…

A one year update on our painted wood floors!

Learn how we transformed our 100+ year old wood floors in less than 6 hours. Including sanding and sealing! I’ve included step-by-step photos of the process and shared some amazing before and after photos!

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If you want to paint a wood floor, this post will show you some different color options and the paint for wood floors we used and loved!

O ne of the more dominant themes of the last several weeks of our old house renovation has involved doors and floors. What do the...

Follow these simple tips to paint wood floors that will last! I’m sharing how to paint wood floors today. I just made a last minute decision to paint the wood floor that was hidden underneath carpet on the third floor of the North House Lodge. Wowsa, what a difference it made in the room! Painting...Read More »

If you want to paint a wood floor, this post will show you some different color options and the paint for wood floors we used and loved!

It’s Week Three of the 555 Room Challenge and I’m back with the easiest flooring update you’ll ever see! Today I’m showing you how we rejuvenated the hardwoods in our daughter’s room in just two days and for free, using leftover project paint we found in our basement! It was a quick DIY project that’s made a huge impact in her bedroom. Let’s take a look …

Stain wooden floors using a gel stain to bring them back to life, for under $50.

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We bought a new house in July. Our floors were painted with a buttery color yellow. They were not in good condition to begin with and the estimates to replace them were close to $2k for our dining room/living room combination. I decided to take matters into my own hands and find an easier, more cost effective solution. The floors were painted, but I really didn’t want to repaint them. I also didn’t want to sand them down and restain them. So I did a little research on using gel stain. Unlike…

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Decorative painted floors are can be an inexpensive way to jazz up a room. Painted floors -- painted hardwood, plywood, or even concrete -- are fairly easy create and maintain, if you do it right the first time. Painted floor designs can give you any look you can imagine. Take your time and enjoy the fresh look for years.

Follow these simple tips to paint wood floors that will last! I’m sharing how to paint wood floors today. I just made a last minute decision to paint the wood floor that was hidden underneath carpet on the third floor of the North House Lodge. Wowsa, what a difference it made in the room! Painting...Read More »

Fill gap between floor planks with rope, which will expand and contract with the wood.

Painting wood floors is a cost-effective way to give new life to old flooring. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to paint wood floors. #howto #homeimprovement

A couple of weeks ago, I received an email from one of my readers who revived her hardwood floors for less than $100. It’s a great example of how you can still “work with” flooring that might have seen better days, even if refinishing or replacing it isn’t in the budget. Here’s the email Read More

Tired of your old and outdated flooring? I’ve got a fast and easy solution for you: it’s called paint! Seriously! Throughout my years as a DIYer I’ve learned that a fresh coat of paint (and a heavy-duty sealant) can fix just about anything. Whether you decide to go with a bright and bold shade or a fun and funky pattern, you can fix even the most awful flooring with these painting floor ideas. Keep reading! #paintedfloors #paintideas

How to refinish wood floors like the pros for cheap!