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Sanding Floors From "Bathroom Renovations" episode DBTR-312

The oak floor is ready for sanding so Nate tackles the big floor sander, then Carolyn and Sam follow with the edge sander and hand scraper.

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C

Materials:

safety glasses
ear protection
tape
cardboard
floor sander
edge sander
hand scraper

Sanding Floors

1. Tape off the tile floor adjacent to the area to be sanded and cover any vents with cardboard (figure A).

2. Put a sanding belt on the sander beginning with a lower grit (40) and working your way up to the higher grits (figure B). Be sure to tie on the collection bag.

3. Start slow to get feel for the machine. Go with the grain of the wood and make passes until all the finish is off and the boards are smooth (figure C).

4. The edge sander works in a similar fashion, just run it with the grain in a small oval pattern (figure D).

5. When you notice the sanders aren't taking down finish anymore, it's time to change the paper.

6. The edger can't get everywhere, so you'll need to use a hand scraper in tight areas (figure E).

Figure D

Figure E

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RESOURCES :

Tile
Field Tile 3"x6"
Model #: Wall Tile
Color: #191

4"x4"Accent Tile
Model #: Rookwood Diamond Square
Color: Hand painted

2"x8" Trim Tile
Model #: Palasaides
Color: #343 Dark Brown

2"x4" Trim Corners
Model #: Palasaides Trim
Color: #343 Dark Brown

Brand Name: North Prairie Tileworks
Website: www.handmadetile.com

Lumber
4x8-1/4" Oak Veneer Plywood
Model #: 069900

1x6x8 Clear Oak
Model #: 20168

205 Oak OS Corner 1-1/16"x1-1/16"x7/8"
Model #: 20205
Color: Oak

Manufacturer: Scherer Brothers Lumber Company
Website: www.schererbros.com