| Pre-sanding, just right | |
    | Every
floor, old or new, must be carefully sanded before it is treated. The necessary
equipment, and instructions to go with it, can be rented and, with a bit of
practice, is easy to use. Protect your health when doing this work by using the
noise and dust protection equipment as instructed!
Before the sanding procedure, use a punch to countersink any raised nails. Then start with the roller sander and more-or-less coarse sandpaper, depending on the condition of the floor (old paint, adhesives, etc.). Use the edge sander to sand the remaining surfaces. Repeat the
sanding process, using finer grades of sand paper as you proceed. Switch to the
single-disc sander when you get to 100 grain paper, continuing to 120 at least.
Always vacuum the dust thoroughly afterwards! And then? The floor
is now ready for treatment. Intermediate sanding is required later, however.
Now you have the choice between various finishes: oil, wax, floor paint, or
just lyes and soaps. |
