After drying a wood floor you may have some concave or convex floorboards.
Wet sand hardwood floors.
This is called cupping heavy sanding with a drum or orbital sander can actually take down some minor high areas.
Cupboards doorways closets and any other areas or items where you are working should be protected from dust with plastic.
A step by step video for a home owner on how to use various wood floor sanders and how to apply the finish.
So it is only right that i do an article about sanding wood floors with hand sanders.
Flooring experts estimate that hardwood floors can be sanded for refinishing up to 10 times depending on the thoroughness of the sanding and the level of wear and tear on the floor.
With that said i have now spoken to way too many people that will be sanding their floors by hand no matter what.
Then sand the entire area at the same angle moving constantly as you work.
To sand hardwood floors start by renting a drum sander and installing a coarse grit sandpaper onto the sander which will remove any noticeable damage or old finish from your floors.
As i have said many times before sanding hardwood floors by hand can be a lot of hard work.
Remove wall hangings light fixtures window coverings and anything else in the area that could be dirtied or damaged by your work.
Have dry sanded badly varnished stain.
Sand water damaged wood flooring.
Store and dispose of oil soaked rags properly.
Hardwood floor sanding diy instructions.
Hard work that can be alleviated with the use of a floor sander.