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Is it cheaper to sand and refinish hardwood floors?

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Is it better to polish or sand and refinish? The first thing to consider is if your floor only needs a basic polish or whether it requires sanding and polishing. While the end result might be the same, the cost is vastly different. Here's what Floor Sanding experts say. Polishing is a safer but less expensive choice if you have just built the floor and want to restore its lustrous appearance. If you don't like the colour of your floor when it's still in good shape, don't sand it or replace it. The majority of hardwood floors can be conveniently painted for a low cost. The good news is that you can save a lot of money by doing your own hardwood polishing or staining instead of hiring expensive equipment. What you need to do now is go out and buy some polish and a paintbrush and get to work. Polishing a hardwood floor brings it back to life by filling in surface cracks and making it look fresh and shiny. Even if the floor should appear to be in good condition, it is reco...

Can I sand my floor with a hand sander?

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Sanding hardwood floors by hand, as I've said before, can be a lot of effort. Hard work that can be made easier by using a surface sander. With that said, I've talked to far too many people who insist on sanding their floors by hand regardless of the circumstances. So it's only natural that I write an article on using hand sanders to sand wood floors. For more information visit the best floor sanding in Melbourne now! What is the best way to sand a hardwood floor by hand?  The same way you'd sand a board with a floor sander, except with a lot of elbow grease! Start with a low grit, such as 40, and work your way up to 60, 80, and 100. Use a portable orbital sander with a gear-driven setting if possible. Which hand sander is the best? I'm going to rank them in order of aggressiveness and reliability to add a little spice to this essay. Before I begin, I must warn you that I will be very critical of the equipment you will most likely need if you want to sand your floo...