Sanding and Refinishing Wood Floors

Probably the most underrated part of any interior remodeling job is refinishing the floors. Too few contractors appreciate the skill required to do the job right. But transforming a grimy, seemingly damaged wood floor into a smooth, gleaming plane really puts the shine on a job. Refinishing an existing floor is simple in concept, but difficult to execute. The basic steps fit on a business card: • Using progressively finer grades of paper, sand until the old finish is gone and the floor is smooth and free of sanding marks. • Remove every speck of dust. • Apply the chosen finish. New floors call for the same steps, except that you’ll generally need