You should also do your best to brush with the grain.
How to fix a lifting seal from hardwood floors.
Carefully vacuum up dust and grit from the sanding process and then wipe down the floor with a tack cloth to pick.
To fix this problem you have to.
Use a brush or roller to apply a coat of polyurethane.
If your kit comes with ingredients that should be mixed together to form a putty or other filler follow the manufacturer s instructions.
Use a putty knife to apply the putty or filler and level it with the surrounding floor.
Use a rag or paint roller to apply a penetrating stain.
You can do this by using a paint brush or a roller.
When the nails holding a hardwood floor pull loose as often happens when the subfloor is particleboard the boards lift and when you step on them they squeak.
Use even brush strokes to apply the sealant so it is distributed evenly across the floor.
Use the marker crayon putty or pencil in the kit to fill in the scratch.