 LazManPremium
join:2003-03-26
canada
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Re: Sanding/refinishing oak floor a DIY job? A drum sander isn't very forgiving, and takes a practiced hand...
That said, if the floors aren't totally trashed, it may not need to get that drastic... If its mostly wear and scuffing, a refinishing kit may freshen it up enough.
If it needs more then that, I've had good luck with the random vibrating sanders, that use the large square sanding pads. I did about 750 sq ft of oak parquet at my last house, and it turned out very well.
Edit - refinish, not relish... Damn ipad autocorrect... Something like this:
»www.rustoleum.com/cbgproduct.asp?pid=67 |
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 TA63ST215WPremium,MVM
join:2000-11-23
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| said by LazMan:a relishing kit
A polishing kit?
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 Crash GordonDrive It Like You Stole It
join:2004-06-08
Smyrna, GA
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Yeah, I was looking at worst case. but to sand 1000SqFt or more....with a orbital sander. I'd rather pay a grand and be walking on it a week later.
If you really need to break out the sander (of any kind) practice in a closet or other hidden spot first. |
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robbinPremium,MVM
join:2000-09-21
Leander, TX
kudos:1 | Have you ever tried to do this? |
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Crash GordonDrive It Like You Stole It
join:2004-06-08
Smyrna, GA | That a trick question? |
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robbinPremium,MVM
join:2000-09-21
Leander, TX
kudos:1 | No -- have you ever refinished 1000 or more sq ft of oak sanding with either an orbital or drum sander? Simple question |
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Crash GordonDrive It Like You Stole It
join:2004-06-08
Smyrna, GA Reviews:
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| Your question was answered in the OP's first post though, had you read it: "The problem is I've never done such a thing, and neither has anyone else I know."
yes I have installed many thousand sqft hardwood floors and also finished them (including drum sanding). but I'm also not the OP. Thanks for asking.  |
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robbinPremium,MVM
join:2000-09-21
Leander, TX
kudos:1 | I did read the OP's post. My question was to you. Evidently you have never refinished 50 year old floors. |
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