I'm a 1st timer. Got the carpet up, nails out, sanding done, coats 1, 2, & 3 down (Cabot Satin Oil-based Poly). It's been taking much longer to dry than expected (outside temps been in the mid 80's). I got my 3rd coat down and the floor was looking pretty decent (for a newbie!). We waited about 18 hours (slept at our son's house) and came home. It looked good, wasn't tacky at all. We were still waiting for another area to dry so I took 2 steps onto the floor that wasn't tacky any longer to lower the AC temperature (was told that might help with the drying time). On coming off that floor, I noticed I left 2 sock prints in the finish! Is there any "easy" way to get them out? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Since you just applied the finish,you may be able to lightly sand the footprints,and apply a light coat of finish in that area.Just feather the edges of your finish,try not to leave any lines or brush marks.

Thanks. We'll give it a shot! 3 days after we applied the last coat, it's still soft but not tacky. We only went with 2 coats on another part and will try to put a 3rd coat on this fall/winter when our daughters are away at school. Hopefully with lower humidity then, it'll dry & harden a little quicker. Thanks again for you input.

Just let the floor fully dry, buff it and then apply another coating.

Thanks, Rhodes. Will that take care of the sock mark?

I would think some fine grit sandpaper over the sock print and some touch up with the poly would do well. What is the humidity like in your area? I know really low temps or high temps will slow the drying time but humidity will also slow the dry time. If it take really long to dry, you might want to put a dehumidifier in the room or home where you are refinishing the floors.

thanks for the feedback. temp was in the low 90's and it was pretty humid. had fans blowing all over the place but never brought the dehumidifier up from the basement. may do so in the winter when we put a final coat down on the one section and touch-up some of the blemishes. overall, the floor actually looks pretty good. we just know where the blemishes are and our eyes go right to 'em. thanks again for the feedback.