The
sanding process is an integral step to the installation of a quality
unfinished custom hardwood floor. But what is it that makes it so
important? Let’s face it: sanding is not much fun for most
people. It can demand a lot of effort, and result in a lot noise
and mess. It often seems like a real trial to homeowners, building
managers and office building tenants, knowing that the beauty and
strength of custom hardwood floors is some distance away from being
realized when still at the sanding stage. However, it is an extremely
important stage in the process of installing a custom hardwood floors
solution that is meant to last for as long as the property will.
As such, it deserves attention, and a certain level of dedication
on the part of the installer. |
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| Why bother sanding? |
Overall,
sanding is a way to make sure that the surface you will be transforming
is free of any materials that will disallow proper absorption of
stain or finish. This is true both of custom hardwood floors that
are being re-finished, or custom hardwood floors that are to be
finished for the first time.
Since stains and/or finishes serve
as a protective barrier for custom hardwood floors and are an integral
part of maintaining the lifelong health of the floor, making sure
that it is absorbed correctly is imperative. Elements like dirt,
old paint layers, or even the remnants of old stain or finish can
hinder this goal. Therefore, sanding is absolutely necessary to
a custom hardwood floor’s installation and its ultimate value
to the property. Sanding hardwood floors will eliminate anything
that will impede the finishing process. The sanding process will
allow the hardwood floor to properly absorb the finish./ Sanding
is the first step in making the hardwood more durable. |
