Can hardwood floors be sanded by hand?
The process for sanding a floor by hand would be, as a general rule, to start on a 40 grit sandpaper and work your way up to 100 or 120 grit paper to leave a fine finish. It is important to keep any sander moving so it does not dig into or burn the floor. Get yourself a floor sander, or better still hire a pro.
How hard is it to sand your own floors?
Use the right tools, use the right grit sandpaper and change it often. Take your time and make sure that the drum of the sander never stays on the spot to avoid sanding grooves into your floor. It’s physically hard work but not difficult to do.
What grit sandpaper should I use for hardwood floors?
Start with 36-grit sandpaper for a floor that hasn’t been sanded in a long time or that has a lot of heavy finish on it. Floors that have been painted may even require you to go tougher and use 24 or 16-grit paper. Maple floors are so hard that they often require 36-grit sandpaper as well.
Can you DIY hardwood floor refinishing?
If you only have some minor scratches and dings or a dull finish, you might be able to simply buff and add a new coat of varnish. But, even if your floors need a complete makeover, refinishing hardwood is a very manageable and rewarding do-it-yourself job that can save a lot of money.
Can I sand floor myself?
Yes! Sanding your floors is easier than you probably think but it is physically hard work!
Do you have to sand your hardwood floors yourself?
Sanding your floors yourself can save you a lot of money—if you do it the right way. Here’s what you need to know. If your hardwood floors are in need of refinishing, you have two main choices: Do it yourself, or hire and pay someone else to do it for you.
How long does it take to sand 7’x 8’wood floor?
Spend 5-6 minutes and sand a 7′ x 8′ area. Now, turn the machine off and look at that sanded section. If you can honestly say that there is no finish left on that floor and that you cannot feel the board edges when you run your hand across the wood, then you can proceed to sand with 36grit, proceeding through 60 and 80.
What kind of sand paper do you use to sand wood floors?
Many of our hardwood flooring contractors recommend simply using a good old vacuum for dustless floor sanding – before AND after the project! Sand Paper (3M, Norton, Virginia Abrasives, etc.) Purchase them at the rental store where you get your equipment or at a wood flooring distributor.
What’s the best way to Sand Drum floors?
Drum floor sanders can be extremely loud and they can kick up a lot of dust into the air. Be sure you start with the coarsest grit of sandpaper and take care not to gouge the floor. It’s best to tilt the sander back and start it while it’s not in contact with the floor.