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We had so many amazing hardwood projects that it’s difficult to mention them all.Our favourite tasks are wood floor sanding and refinishing because of the significant difference they can make for worn, damaged, and weary floors. Sanding not only highlights the beauty of any wood, but it also improves the surface’s resilience, hardness, and lifespan. Wood floors get worn down and even damaged over time because of daily use, too much foot traffic, and other things that affect how they look.
While these are common signs of time and daily usage that may be readily remedied, there are also situations when floor owners have attempted but failed to complete a sanding and rehabilitation job. DIY projects may develop into such a problem that the ultimate result is unsalvageable. Fortunately, such circumstances are uncommon. However, if you’re unsure of how to perform sanding, mistakes can be handled when true experts come into play. Remember that you can always turn to professional floor sanding service in London.
In this article, we’ll go over the most common mistakes and explain how to avoid them.
Sandpaper with the incorrect grit
Sandpaper is available in a variety of grits, and varied grits should be used throughout the process to get truly perfect results. The coarsest sandpaper grain is initially utilised to remove the previous cover and different forms of defects from the surface. As the sanding goes on, finer and finer grades of sandpaper are used to get a smooth and even surface.
We cannot emphasise enough the importance of using the correct grit of sandpaper at all stages of the operation. The grit of sandpaper depends on the type of floor you’re dealing with, how worn it is, if it’s been sanded before, what finish it has, whether there are any major flaws or irregularities, etc. You can start with a finer sandpaper grain if the floor only needs a brief refresh, but always remember to start with the coarsest grit you’ll be using and work your way up.
Inadequate sanding
It’s difficult to tell the difference between the right sanding and excessive sanding. Every wooden floor has its own characteristics. You will notice a significant change when you begin. The previous finish and grime are completely removed at this point. However, once you’ve completed this step, you’ll discover that your progress from here on out appears to be slower. But just because you got rid of the old finish and any flaws on the surface doesn’t mean you’re finished.
As most floors have uneven planks, it’s natural that the sanding machine won’t be able to cover all areas and small spots at once. As a result, sanding should be continued until the whole surface is cleaned and no inch is left untreated. Don’t stop sanding after the first or second pass with the sanding machine; keep going until the last pieces are sanded. The end product is absolutely worth all of the effort.
No diagonal sanding
DIY fans will appreciate how sanding the flooring diagonally speeds up and simplifies the operation. Sanding the floor diagonally will make the floor surface much smoother and more even.
Focusing on the edges
Naturally, you should sand the entire surface, which means you won’t have to skip around the room’s corners. The sanding edger is manufactured and employed for this purpose. However, for a DIY sanding aficionado, perfecting the edges and working with the edger is a very demanding and exhausting task. The good news is that there’s no need to pay as much attention to these places, and you’ll be able to sand them a little less than the rest of the floor.
Sandpaper is not replaced frequently enough.
It is critical to change the sandpaper once the current sheet has become blocked. It happens due to a lack of information and expertise, or simply because you don’t want to spend money on sandpaper; nonetheless, failing to replace the sandpaper on a regular basis is a significant error. Sanding your floor faster and easier, and achieving better results requires changing the sandpaper frequently.
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