Comments on: Tips On Sanding Hardwood Floors

By: Larry T

Larry T — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:33:59 +0000

Here’s how to get the best advice possible:

1. Go to a local tool rental store.
2. Ask them about the tools and materials you need. They WILL answer is they need your business.

Trust me, it works, i’ve done it countless times.
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By: jirocpa

jirocpa — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:31:59 +0000

Try to find a Random Orbit sander; they’re better than the belt sander type. If the floors aren’t stained or ruined, you can start with 80 grit paper, then 120 and end at 150. Keep in mind that the machine sanding is the easy part. It’s also VERY dusty, so close off the room, wear a mask (oak dust is an irritant to your lungs) and open the windows. The detail work of hand-scraping all the corners and under the baseboard heating (if you have it) is the tough work. It’s got to be done well, because the poly you put down will highlight every mistake you leave. Also, you’ll need to first lay down a sealer coat, sand with a screen to flatten the raised grain, then lay on three good coats of poly (I like Bona brand) in your choice of sheen. You should sand once more after the second coat, with the screen to flatten out the finish before the final coat. You can’t walk on it for a few days, no heavy furniture for a week.
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By: saaanen

saaanen — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:29:59 +0000

This is a job that is not for a DIY'er. The money you pay a pro will be worth far more than the damage you may do by doing it yourself.
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By: Ron

Ron — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:27:05 +0000

Tips/advice on sanding and staining hardwood floors?
I gathered some info on ways to do this but if theirs any advice or something different i should do let me know thanx. I was recommended to use a drum or oribital 3 disc sander. sand floor with a rough grit paper repeat with a finer paper. stain, wait 48 hours. apply polyurethane wait 12 hours. lightly sand with a fine paper apply second coat