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Oak flooring that carries the OFI and/or NOFMA trademark/certification is a precision-made product of enduring beauty. The proper finish enhances both grain and color and protects the wood. Poor quality or poorly applied finish allows the wood's natural beauty to deteriorate and creates an unneeded maintenance problem. In this manual we have incorporated many years of practical experience. Described are some methods and products that give a beautiful lasting finish to newly installed oak and other hardwood flooring. How to restore the beauty to existing hardwood floors that have become unsightly from wear or neglect is also covered. Acceptable floor finishing materials are produced by many manufacturers, who have also developed application procedures appropriate for their products. Read the manufacturer's instructions thoroughly BEFORE proceeding with finishing. The instructions given here are of a general nature... Where they vary from the label instruction of the product or equipment being used ALWAYS FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER'S DIRECTIONS WITH REGARD TO SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND INSTRUCTIONS. These procedures and equipment use may NOT be for the Do-It-Yourself handy man. FinishingWoodFloors.com assumes NO (NONE) what so ever liability for the use of these procedures.