Before placing area rugs on newly refinished/finished hardwood floors, allow three weeks for the floor to dry. Before “PLACING” furniture back in its original location, allow up to 48 to 72 hours after the hardwood has been refinished/finished to dry. The temperature and humidity in your home should remain constant.
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How long after polyurethane can I put rugs?
After a minimum of three days, apply oil polyurethane to furniture. It’s a 14-day ban on all area rugs. Furniture can be put back on the floors in 36 hours with a hardwax oil finish. In the case of Rubio Monocoat and Woca, it’s best to avoid using area rugs for at least seven days.
What happens if you put furniture on refinished floors too soon?
There is a small chance that you could damage the floor’s finish. The drying and curing process of a wood floor refinishing job can go awry if you rush it. A ruined finish will necessitate a complete floor rip-out and re-start of the process.
How long do you have to stay off hardwood floors after refinishing?
A: After the final coat is applied to the floors, it is recommended that you avoid walking on them for up to 24 hours. No shoes or bare feet are recommended for the first 48 hours.
Why can’t you put rugs down after refinishing floors?
Be aware that a refinished floor can be damaged by a rug as well as by oils on the floor. Rug textures can become a permanent feature of the floor if oils haven’t dried sufficiently. This means that the floor must be redone again.
How do you get the smell out of hardwood floors after refinishing?
Vinegar that has been purified through the distillation process. A whole house purification with white vinegar is also possible. Placing small containers filled with vinegar in the floor’s corners will help the vinegar last longer. Replace them if necessary after a night of resting.
