DIY Hardwood Floor Sanding: Tips and Techniques for a Successful Refinishing Project

Jul 18

Getting ready to sand a hardwood floor by yourself? This blog post is your go-to resource for ensuring success and producing results that look polished.

Learn the significance of thorough floor preparation prior to sanding, including cleaning and fixing any flaws. Learn the various sanding patterns and methods to create a smooth, level surface while removing imperfections.

Additionally, we offer crucial safety advice for using sanding tools so you can finish the project without any mishaps. With the help of our professional guidance, you can confidently take on your hardwood floor refinishing project and take pride in a job well done.

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Luxury Vinyl Plank

Luxury Vinyl Plank is one of the most cost-effective products available nowadays. Talking about your characteristics, it is: waterproof, scratch resistant, durable and affordable flooring material that has a similar look to hardwood, comes in multiple sizes and colors, this is a great choice for your next flooring project.

Engineered Wood

Still want that wood fell on your foot ?
If so, this is a great choice for you. Engineered hardwood is a great choice for those who want the wood feel without the cost. It comes in multiple sizes, thickness and colors for everyone’s taste. Some of them can even be sanded, in case you want them to be refinished. It can also be installed in concrete and plywood, since it’s a glue down flooring.

Solid Hardwood OAK

Even thought it is the most expensive type of hardwood floor, this is also a great choice for those who want their home to last longer. The reason for that is because it can be sanded a few times before you actually need to replace them. In other words, you can refinish, change the color and even the top coat that it has.
It’s also important to mention the value that it brings to your house, so you can get more for your house when decide to sell.

Laminate

If none of those catches your eye, here is a great solution when your budget is not so high. Talking about it, laminate sometimes has the best flooring cost either if you have a rental property that you want to remodel or are tired of having carpet or vinyl sheet and want something with that wood look that is going to bring a more modern ambient to your house.
This flooring sometimes is also waterproof, which is a great option for most people.

Hardwood Sand & Refinish

Refinishing hardwood floors through sanding offers a multitude of benefits, including the renewal of their natural beauty, enhanced durability through a robust new finish, customization options with different stains, increased property value, improved indoor air quality by removing contaminants, cost-effectiveness compared to floor replacement, simplified maintenance, and environmental friendliness by reducing the need for new materials. In summary, sanding and refinishing provide a comprehensive solution that not only revitalizes the aesthetic appeal of hardwood floors but also ensures long-term durability and value.

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Leo use to be a project manager for a flooring company in the past and Igor used to be a flooring installer in New Jersey, then they had an idea to open a new business in Charlotte-NC to make the industry better and to deliver high-quality services to the community offering an outstanding customer service and professional job.

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