SURFACE PREPARATION: 1  Whether you have a bare wood floor or a floor that already has a finish on it, you will need to sand the floor to prepare it for staining and finishing. Rent or purchase a floor sander and follow the sander manufacturerâs directions to sand the surface down to bare wood, ending with 100 grit sandpaper or equivalent.
A+E Networks. Norma Jeane Mortensonâwho will become better known around the world as the glamorous actress and sex symbol Marilyn Monroeâis born on this day in 1926, in Los Angeles, California. She was later given her motherâs name, and baptized Norma Jeane Baker.
Norma Jean Baker (1926-1962), otherwise known as Marilyn Monroe, American actress, singer, and model. After growing up in foster homes and an orphanage, Monroe dyed her hair blonde to pursue a career in acting. Her first starring role was in the film Niagara in 1946, and continued to build her fame with other films, such as Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, How To Marry a Millionaire, and The Seven Year Itch.