DIY 108 - Refinishing wood floors - Sanding - part 2 of 3

The sanding phase of this project done in the summer of 2009.

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[atamolotov]

Hi to avoid the wave mark in the floor start off sanding on a 45 / angle. But when you stop at the walls go easy on the handle dont drop it down to hard other wise you will leave a mark where the drums has hit the floor. Good luck

[shorecat99]

@atamolotov good advise

[kc7fys]

I have used the random orbital sander, for fear that a belt sander would give the characteristic wave in the finish. How did you avoid that?

Also, what about space between boards? My floor has that problem.

[shorecat99]

@kc7fys well, i've used the random orbit in another room and it was ok but took a lot of time. With this floor, being it was bad from the last time I did it (because of deep dog pee from the last owners and my attempt to get it the first time) I knew I had to sand deep in some spots.  I still feel I didn't do a 100% good job but all I can say is, be aware at all times that too much will cause gouges and bring it up when you think there might be a problem and go over it lightly again & again

[cully86]

What's with all these "floor guys" having a whinge? You guys should go out and learn a real trade and stop taking shots at guys who choose not to use your overpriced services.

[mrbubbaznetti]

OUCH! You know you can go forward too with the floor sander? Feather the lever at the walls! Move in a slow even fashion. Use a 220 belt floor sander not a 110 drum machine. Start sanding at about a 15 to 20 degree angle. PUT A SHIRT ON!!!

[mrohida]

I like this video for several reasons. It shows what can go wrong along the way as well with a broken belt, and the numerous spots left in the floor even after running over it once with the sander. Unlike watching a video where everything goes flawless which will just lead to unrealistic expectations unless you get real lucky as a DOI'er.

Thanks for posting man!

[chuck2271]

nice job. even with a shitty machine and negative comments your floor came out good!

[coralsb4bills]

This video is too easy to hate on, renting 110 machines from Home Depot is fine if you keep it to yourself, post a video on youtube then expect some greef from us. I don't think this is a how-to video just a hey look at me! video. I don't know, I watched with the sound off.......I stopped at the obital..........my eyes are bleeding.

[alex2009b]

This is hilarious, guy doesnt know how to use either of the machines, not even orbital. crazy, I bet he had to hire someone to redo the floors after him. insane . We redo floors after people like him all the time

[TehShauny]

mate this is a joke people dont follow his instruction im a quailfed floor sander with 30 yrs experience and that is not a heavy duty sanding machine its a toy. do yourself a favour and contract a professional if you care for your home.

[fuw86]

to avoid any waves get a better machine thats a toy compared to what the pros use as a matter of fact just hire some body

[1968mrhomer]

at least try and lift the handle for fucks sake

[1968mrhomer]

a good advert for work safe lmfao

[Dorian01887]

This is comical. I need to see part 3

[Dorian01887]

@cully86 LMFAO I own a hardwood flooring company. Looking at this video should have any wood worker "having a whinge"