How to prepare for DIY floor sanding project

Solid Wood Flooring Repair by DIY Parquetry & CorkAre your floor looking tired? Old floors don’t need to be replaced – not just yet. To bring back your floors to their former glory, you can always resand it. It’s amazing how tired, ageing and discoloured hardwood floor can be transformed into a gorgeous, new looking floor in just a day or two!

DIY floor sanding project

Don’t have to do over the weekend? Whether you have plenty of breaks or just want to try resanding your floor on your own, it’s a great project for you to do. You’ll make use of your time and you’ll end up having a beautiful floor that your home should have. When you are about to embark through your resanding project, there are some things you should prepare.

Here are some preparations for you:

  • Empty the room. You should make sure all the furniture and other things are move outside so you will have plenty of space to move around easily.
  • Remove floor coverings. Ensure that your floor is smooth on the surface and doesn’t have any coverings at all – even nails.
  • Vacuum the room. When you vacuum the entire room, you can get rid of dirt and other debris, giving a clean surface to resand.
  • Block up doorways. This will prevent the dust from getting into another room but keep your windows open for proper ventilation.
  • Watch for protruding nails. If there are any that you can’t remove, drive its head below the surface using a hammer.

living roomAnd, there you go – you are now ready to start resanding your floor.

How to prepare for DIY floor sanding project

Make sure you follow all the necessary preparations above so you can have an easy time resanding your floor – and it can make your project faster too. Are you ready to give your old floor a new, gorgeous look? Try resanding it!

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