Paint a Wooden Floor
Paint a Wood FloorAll wooden floors aren't meant to be finished naturally because they are made of various types of woods with different grain patterns. Painting a floor gives it an appealing finish, and it's a good job for a first-time do-it-yourselfer because the cost of the materials is low and you can learn by doing.

To paint a 12-by-14-foot wooden floor, you need a gallon of alkyd deck and floor enamel and two disposable roller covers, which cost $35. A painter's fee would be double that. Also, you'll need a paintbrush, roller pan and handle with an extension pole, mineral spirits and steel wool.

The most tedious part of the job is emptying the room of furnishings so you can do the entire floor at one time. If that's not possible, divide the job in half, using one side for storage while you paint the other. When the paint has dried, reverse the process.Pro vs DIY Cost and Time

Vacuum the floor so it's clean and scrub the floor with a steel wool pad dampened with mineral spirits to loosen the surface grime. Use a hammer to drive any loose nail heads flush with the flooring. Outline the edge of the room with a brush and then use a roller to paint the floor, working from the farthest corner out to the door. Don't paint yourself into the room and be sure to open the windows so there's plenty of ventilation.

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