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.
Death of Marilyn Monroe. Marilyn Monroe was found dead on August 5, 1962 at her home in Los Angeles of a barbiturate overdose. She was a major sex symbol and one of the most popular Hollywood stars during the 1950s and early 1960s. She was a top-billed actress for a decade, and her films grossed $200 million by 1962.