[header] How to finish pine floors [title] Clean all dust and debris from the floor. [step] The pine flooring should be completely clean of all dust, dirt, and small rocks. Depending on the size of your flooring, run a damp mop or a rag over the surface of the floor. 
Make sure to clean in the corners of the room and remove dust from any nooks or crannies. [substeps] If your floor has just been installed, it won't be covered in outside dirt.