20090098282 | Wood floor refinishing and stain masking method - A method that conceals finish penetrating stains in wood flooring without the need for replacing the boards or stripping and bleaching the stain is provided by applying a whitewash mixture while maintaining visibility of at least a portion of the wood grain, preparing a masking mixture from a selected color pigmented component similar to a non-damaged area of the finish and a carrier, applying a coat of the masking mixture to the effected area while maintaining visibility of the wood grain, and applying a finish/sealer to the effected area. | 04-16-2009 |