Unfortunately, i don’t think something other than replacement will help.Even if you will sand down and stain the spot, you will be able to see a discoloration…Sorry
don’t replace! re-finish! they should be able to buff or sand the bleach spot to where it will hold a stain. Contact a local contractor or even Home Depot and they should know for sure.
I’m not sure why they would have said that because it is common to use bleach to remove dark stains/spills in a wood floor then to sand and stain the floor as desired. You will need to sand the floor area around the bleach stain and try to match the stain color, which can be tricky.
you could try to refinish but that is all bullsh*t because when I tried refinishing my flooring, (I had a dark stain btw) they told me refinishing will not hold. But, you can try. Im no carpenter..
Your real problem is going to be matching the area that was bleached lighter with the remainder of the wood floor. Bleach is a very thin chemical and when applied to wood, can soak into wood fairly deep because of the capillary action of the wood pores.
First, I would strip the entire surface using a floor sander. Be careful though, because if you use a heavy grit, the sanders with some weight can sand down quickly. Go slowly so you don’t produce valleys or high low spots in the floor (this will be very noticeable once finished and waxed). After you’ve stripped the floor, you’ll have to re-stain it. Since the boards exposed to the bleach will probably be much lighter, you’ll have to apply extra coats to those areas, working carfeully to blend it with the darker areas. I’d even try using a brush and feather or blend it into the daker area depends on the area exposed to bleach). Don’t put it on thick, or you’ll have to wipe it up with a cloth (turning it lighter) or wait forever for it to dry.
Once you’ve matched the color best you can, you’re ready to apply a sealant. I’d recommend a polyurethane finish, since thy’re pretty resilient and long-lasting. Then if you want, you could follow-up with a good floor wax.
don’t replace! re-finish! they should be able to buff or sand the bleach spot to where it will hold a stain. Contact a local contractor or even Home Depot and they should know for sure.
I’m not sure why they would have said that because it is common to use bleach to remove dark stains/spills in a wood floor then to sand and stain the floor as desired. You will need to sand the floor area around the bleach stain and try to match the stain color, which can be tricky.
you could try to refinish but that is all bullsh*t because when I tried refinishing my flooring, (I had a dark stain btw) they told me refinishing will not hold. But, you can try. Im no carpenter..
sand down effected area,
re-stain if necessary. and varnish..
job done.
Your real problem is going to be matching the area that was bleached lighter with the remainder of the wood floor. Bleach is a very thin chemical and when applied to wood, can soak into wood fairly deep because of the capillary action of the wood pores.
First, I would strip the entire surface using a floor sander. Be careful though, because if you use a heavy grit, the sanders with some weight can sand down quickly. Go slowly so you don’t produce valleys or high low spots in the floor (this will be very noticeable once finished and waxed). After you’ve stripped the floor, you’ll have to re-stain it. Since the boards exposed to the bleach will probably be much lighter, you’ll have to apply extra coats to those areas, working carfeully to blend it with the darker areas. I’d even try using a brush and feather or blend it into the daker area depends on the area exposed to bleach). Don’t put it on thick, or you’ll have to wipe it up with a cloth (turning it lighter) or wait forever for it to dry.
Once you’ve matched the color best you can, you’re ready to apply a sealant. I’d recommend a polyurethane finish, since thy’re pretty resilient and long-lasting. Then if you want, you could follow-up with a good floor wax.
Good luck