Wood Flooring Ideas Photos: Wooden Floor Hand Sander

portion of the paper and drum is in contact with the floor at all times, and you get an aggressive cutting action that quickly cuts through finish and wood. Orbital sanders, on the other hand, use A wooden the floor exposed in front. Start the sander - the drum needs to be off the floor - then walk forward and gently ease the drum to the floor. As you reach the end of the strip, cautiously What’s the difference between a drum sander and an orbital sander? The best explanation goes something like this: “A drum sander is like a chainsaw; an orbital sander is like a hedge trimmer. They A: It’s fairly easy to restore the finish on a hardwood floor when only the clear finish itself Another option is to use a power sander on the worn area and then use a sharp hand scraper to remove My dog is wearing off the finish on my solid hardwood floor. The flooring was installed in Another option is to use a power sander on the worn area and then a sharp hand scraper to remove the For instance, a drum sander must be used in the direction of the wood grain. Also, if the user spends too much time in one spot, he risks gouging the wood floor. Square buffers, on the other hand, are .

Q: In a previous column, you suggested that a homeowner use an orbital hand sander to refinish his floors ("Refinishing a long hall floor is definitely a do-it-yourself project," Sept. 25). Wouldn't .