Orbital Palm Sander

Orbital Palm Sander

Hardwood Floors

Care for hardwood floors will protect your investment. Prevent sand, dirt and grit from entering the house by placing mats near entrances. Use mops instead of vacuums. Place slip pads on the bottom of furniture and avoid dragging furniture across the floor as it can create deep scratches. Water that is left can warp the wood, so clean up spills immediately. If you experience a flood, contact a water removal team immediately as they are trained to remove large amounts of water fast and completely dry the house. Direct sunlight will cause damage to the hardwood so close curtains during the day.

Cleaning a hardwood floor should make use of cleaning solutions specifically for the wood. Brooms are a good way to remove sand, dust, dirt and grit from the floor. Vacuums can be used if you have a special bare floor attachment. Avoid vacuums that are made for carpet as the beater bar can cause dents in the hardwood floor.

Sanding a hardwood floor will remove scratches, shallow scrapes and help to create a more polished surface. Sanding will remove layers of wood helping to even out the surface. You are only able to sand a hardwood floor a certain number of times before the wood becomes to thin and it needs replacement. Refinishing a hardwood floor can be a tough project for DIY enthusiasts. It will require the rental of specialty sanding equipment and it is easy to cause permanent damage by sanding an area for to long. Visit your local hardware store and rent a drum sander or orbital sander as well as purchase a palm sander. Sanding is the most important step in refinishing and it will require multiple passes as you sequentially decrease the sand paper from a heavier to lighter grade. Remove all furniture from the room and protect your home with sheets of plastic because there will be lots of dust created. Shop vacuums pick up dust the best, be sure that you remove all dust before the final step of coating or staining the floor as it will directly affect the final look. Use putty to fill in cracks that are too deep and sand over them to create a smooth grade. Sanding should be done in long, even strokes with the grain of the wood. You should be very careful not to leave the equipment in one place for too long. Ensure there is no dust left on the wood by and apply 2 coats of polyurethane finish. You can use a paint roller for this step. It can take 3 hours for each coat to dry, open the windows and allow for ventilation in the house.

If you are interested in hiring a professional contractor for local refinishing services, visit our website Chicago Hardwood Floors.

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