If you have hardwood floors that have lost their vibrancy, you don't have to replace them completely to turn things around. You can instead refinish them. As long as you follow these protocols, this refinishing process will lead to optimal results that you can be proud to show off. 

Perform the Necessary Floor Preparations

Before you can begin adding a new finish to your hardwood floors, you first have to prep everything. That starts with getting everything out of the area that you're refinishing. You need enough space to work and don't want the new finish getting on furniture and other belongings.

Once that's done, you can start sanding the floors that you're refinishing and then finally give them a thorough clean. Then you'll have the perfect hardwood surface to work with where your new finish applies great and thus looks amazing at the end.

Protect Your Respiratory System

When you perform steps during hardwood refinishing, there are going to be things you don't want to breathe in. For instance, when you sand hardwood floors down, you don't want to breathe in the debris that circulates the air. In that case, make sure you wear the appropriate protective gear when refinishing your home's hardwood floors.

A respiratory mask that covers your entire face is one of the best things you can wear. It will save you from breathing in any dust or fumes that are generated throughout this refinishing process, allowing you to work uninhibited ultimately. 

Treat One Small Area at a Time

You might think it's a good idea to apply the new wood stain all over your hardwood floors at once. That's actually pretty hard to do and still get great results. It's better to just treat one small area at a time. Then you can go at a gradual pace and really make sure each area comes out great.

Also, there will be some excess stain products left over that you'll have to wipe away with a rag. Treating small areas makes this process cleaner and more manageable to deal with. Just give yourself plenty of time to perform refinishing this way so that you don't ever feel rushed to put a stain down.

A lot of homeowners will choose to refinish hardwood floors if their floors are older and thus have lost their visual appeal. As long as you follow the correct rules and use proper equipment, you're going to get the new stain applied correctly and thus enjoy your hardwood floors once again.