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The Perils Of DIY Floor Sanding Floor sanding is not as simple as many take it to be. It’s not like using sandpaper on a couple of planks in woodshop class. The heavy-duty machinery involved in the process and the uniformity required for the results increases the stakes involved. Plenty of risks abound, and there …

Bad Sanding And Poor Wood Stain Results Picture this: You hire a rookie floor restoration contractor, attracted to the services by the pricing which is half what is in the market. Sounds like a good deal, and you get to save money – or so it would seem. The contractor comes in, sands, stains and …

Even Old Wood Floors Can Have A Fresh Start When did you last have the wood flooring of your home sanded and refinished? Over the years, the surface has no doubt came under a barrage of abuse. Kids with their toys, furniture being dragged across the floor, pets leaving behind scratches as they run around …

Understanding Floor Sanding Grit Options Floor sanding can be quite confusing for amateurs from the procedure itself to the equipment. What is perhaps the most confusing aspect is selecting the grit size. So what exactly is grit? Why does it matter that you get the size right? Let us take at this and a lot …

Rules Of Caring For Your Wood Floor You want your wood floor to last for long, and look elegant all through. After all, it was expensive to install, and you should be able to get the most value from it. The beauty and durability of the floor will depend on how it is taken care …

Clearing The Air On Floor Sanding Floor care involves more than just the routine cleaning. The finish coats that have been applied won’t last forever. Sure, they will protect the underlying floor from wear and tear, and even increase the resistance to stains. However, these very aspects that they shield against will cause the finish …

Maintaining Your Oak Wood Floor Hardwood floors are definitely gorgeous, with a timeless appeal. One of the popular species for flooring is oak. There are two main types: red and white oak. Red, the more common of the two, comes with rosy and pinkish undertones, setting a traditional look and feel to the space. Its …

Value Of Floor Sanding And Polishing Wood floors, despite their durability, are still prone to issues like scratches and dents. From foot traffic – especially the cleats, heavy work boots and high heels that add to the strain, furniture items like barstools and dining chairs that get dragged across the surface, to the occasional items …

Revitalise Your Home With A Quality Floor Sanding And Refinishing The floor’s state is bound to affect the rest of the décor of the house. If the floor is covered with scratches, the finish is all dull and forlorn, with cracks and splinters on some of the boards, then the rest of the charm of …

Addressing Your Floor Sanding Queries Sanding wood floors is one of those maintenance tasks whose result have wide ramifications on the rest of the restoration project. The condition of the floor after the sanding will determine the effectiveness of the treatments and finishes that are to be applied, the lifespan of the flooring, and even …