Once it's dry, usually in about 15 minutes, the re-coat can be applied. Drying time is usually two to four hours for the fastest-drying kits. The trick to any hardwood revamp is making sure that the floor is absolutely clean after the surface has been polished with the pad, that it's absolutely dry and free of contaminants, such as wax or other cleaners, before the finish coat is applied, and that it's thorougly dry before you start walking on it or moving furniture back into the room. MacDonald recommends terry-cloth mops rather than sponge mops to ensure that the damp mopping doesn't leave lint residue behind. Once your hardwood redo is complete, floor experts say, the most important part of maintaining the new look is vacuuming frequently to keep dirt and small pebbles from marring the surface.
Experts also discourage pouring water onto floors when cleaning, using only a damp mop instead.
Floor companies recommend that wood floors be spiffed up every two to three years and that complete refinishing, in which the floors are sanded down to the wood, be done every 10 to 15 years. Avalanche Nuggets Rockies College RockyPreps Recreation Snow Rept.