
3 Methods for Refinishing Hardwood Flooring Without Sanding Use a chemical abrasion kit from the store. After buffing, recoat the floors with polyurethane. Use a revitalizer. Use a commercial chemical abrasion kit: This DIY kit can be found at your local hardware or home improvement store (or online). A few brands may name their products differently, but the process is the same. To prepare the flooring and etch the old finish so the new finish can bond, you use a chemical solution. Then, to restore your floor, you'll apply a new coat of finish. Materials as well as Pros and Cons Materials: Hardwood Flooring cleaner, mop, broom, vacuum, cleaning wipes, damp cloth, and so on. Painter's tape Chemical abrasion kit (comes with the abrasive pad, abrasive liquid, application block, finish application pad, and finish) 2 plastic garbage bags 2 shoeboxes 2 paint trays (if you don't have garbage bags and shoeboxes) scouring pads broom handle Dishwashing liquid Shoe covers Wood stain...