FAQ

What sander is best for floors?

An orbital sander is best for floors. If you need to screen a floor in preparation for a new finish or top coat, an orbital sander is the machine for the job. These sanders typically feature a rectangular sanding surface, making them more effective on edges and in corners than circular, drum sanders.

Which type of floor sander is best for sanding hardwood floors?

Hardwood floor sanding goes much more smoothly when you use the workhorse drum sander. This piece of equipment will help make easier work of preparing a hardwood floor for refinishing.

Can you sand a floor yourself?

Short answer: yes. Sanding a floor might seem daunting or difficult, but with the right equipment and a little research, it’s certainly a project a willing DIYer could tackle successfully. Be sure to rent the right tools from Action Rentals.

Can I sand my floors with a hand sander?

A handheld sander can sand off old finish and buff out dents and scratches; however, it is not as fast or efficient as using a floor sander. The nature and size of your project will help you figure out what tools make most sense to use.

Should you sand your floors?

Refinishing hardwood floors can be a big undertaking, but so worth it. The benefits are substantial. Sanding and polishing can remove scratches and other signs of wear and tear, and refinished floors can majorly elevate the look of your space.

How long does it take to sand a floor with a floor sander?

This depends, of course, on the size of the room and the condition of the floor, but generally speaking, it can take a professional roughly a day to sand a floor, and a DIYer about twice as long.

How hard is it to use a floor sander?

Sanding floors is hard work and physically demanding, but this is due mostly to the fact that floorboards are not completely flat so the drum of the floor sander will not be able to reach all the areas in one pass. Doing the job well will require going over and over the floors with the sander.

What is the difference between an orbital sander and a drum sander?

Drum floor sanders cut into the wood, and orbital sanders sand the surface of the wood. If the floors in question are in relatively good condition and only need a light sanding, the orbital sander should handle the task; however, if the floor has deep scratches or warped boards, the drum sander is best to help restore the floors to their former glory.

When should you use an orbital floor sander?

When working on floors that only need a light to medium sanding, the orbital floor sander should fit the bill. Also if you’re screening a floor in preparation for a new top coat or finish, the orbital floor sander is the right machine for the task.

What is a drum floor sander?

A drum floor sander, also sometimes called a belt sander, is a heavy-duty machine designed to heavily sand solid wood flooring. It cuts through the wood, eliminating multiple layers of wood as well as any left-behind varnish, restoring the wood and a new surface for refinishing.

Where can I rent a floor sander?

Action Rentals in Chattanooga, Tennessee offers floor sander rentals perfect for your next flooring project, as well as a slew of other tools.