I have a large area rug under my table, brazillian Cherry floor and it now is discolored. Any way to get the color back?

I have a large area rug under my table, brazillian Cherry floor and it now is discolored. Any way to get the color back Asked by newuser10258119 42 months ago Similar questions: large area rug table brazillian Cherry floor discolored color back Lifestyle > Fashion.

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Here's what I would try first before considering a complete strip and refinish of the cherry flooring... Remove the area rug and put it away for the summer. Open the drapes and blinds and let as much sun and natural light in as possible. There's a good possibility that the exposed cherry floor has gotten some natural bleaching...and the newly uncovered area will gradually light up and blend to match.OR... Whatever you're using to damp mop the exposed floor has discolored the polyurethane finish so it doesn't match the area that was covered.

You don't really 'explain' the discoloration...except that it may look faded. Is it possible that the area rug absorbed the oils from the wood? Leaving it looking 'dry' and faded?

If your flooring has an oil finish, rather that a polyurethane finish...it may just need to be re-oiled to bring back the original color. Hope that gives you some possibilities to consider.

You are going to have to recolor or buffer. You can always buffer the floor wood and the wood may return to it's original color/shine if it's a dirt problem. Usually layers of dirt can be removed from the wood, most of the time when the wood had a protect coat over it.

If it didn't or the wood is beyond cleaning, you are going to have to repaint it the color it use to be. Things You’ll Need: * Plastic Drop Cloths * 100-grit Abrasive Screens * Angled Sash Brush * Box Fan * Finish * Soft Cloths * Soft-bristle Push Broom * Vacuum With Floor-brush And Wand Attachments * Varnish Brush * Mineral Spirits * Rented Floor Polisher * Abrasive Discs For Sander * Abrasive Pad * Dust Mask Or Respirator * Fine Sandpaper And Rubber Sanding Block Or Sanding Sponge * Random-orbit Electric SanderPrepare the roomStep1Move all furniture and wall decorations out of the room. Step2Install a box fan in a window within the room, and open a window across the room and just outside the room.

With the fan set to exhaust, the negative pressure keeps dust from moving outside the room. Step3Just in case, cover furniture in adjoining rooms with lightweight plastic drop cloths. Screen the floorStep1Install an abrasive pad on the rubberized wheel of a floor polisher to practice in the center of the room until you are comfortable controlling the machine.

Step2Install a 100-grit abrasive screen on the polisher and sand the floor. Go back and forth across the floor in overlapping passes from one end of the room to the other. Step3Sweep, vacuum and inspect the floor.

All the finish should be dull, wear patterns should no longer be noticeable, and any scratches and stains should be gone. Repeat the sanding as necessary. Step4Using a random-orbit electric sander, sand areas at the perimeter where the polisher missed.

Use a rubber sanding block with fine sandpaper (or a sanding sponge), sanding with the grain, on areas the sander couldn't reach. Remove all dustStep1Sweep, vacuum, dust and then vacuum again to clean the room (floors, walls, baseboards) and eliminate all dust. Step2Using a soft cloth slightly dampened with mineral spirits, wipe down the entire floor, turning and shaking out the cloth often.

Step3Turn the fan off and vacuum one final time, using the floor brush on large areas and the pointed wand at the perimeter and in cracks. Apply the finishStep1Using a professional-quality angled sash brush, cut in a band of finish 3 inches (7.5 cm) wide along the baseboard on one wall and about 2 feet (60 cm) down the sides. Step2Using a professional-quality varnish brush 5 inches (13 cm) wide, apply an even coat of finish.

Work across the room, following the direction of the flooring planks, coating about a 2-foot (60-cm) strip at a time. Cut in more along the walls as needed. Tips for preventing damage to wood floorsStep1In your kitchen, place small, washable area rugs in front of the stove, sink and refrigerator.

Heavy traffic, spills and dropped items will be less likely to damage the floor. Step2Wipe up spills immediately with a dry cloth or paper towel. Use a slightly damp mop or cloth, if necessary, but dry the floor immediately after.

Step3Keep dirt, especially gritty sand, out of the house. Choose exterior mats that are most effective at removing dirt, and add throw rugs inside to catch any remaining dirt. Regularly shake out, hose off or otherwise clean the mats and area rugs.

Step4Set up a convenient place for people to slip off dirty or wet shoes just inside the most commonly used family entrance. Step5Acknowledge that you can't keep all dirt out. Vacuum often to remove dirt that slips by your defenses.

Step6Protect wood floors from excessive sunlight, which can cause colors to fade or finishes to fail. Exterior awnings, drapes, window tinting or area rugs may all be helpful solutions. Step7Install and frequently clean fabric glides on chairs, tables and other furniture legs.

Pay special attention to clean or vacuum the glides on chairs often, and replace them about once a year, depending on use Sources: Researched (http://www.ehow.com/how_115437_restore-dull-worn.html) .

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