tips on using a "U" sander on 3/4 oak flooring - Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and Remodeling Forum

ROB W · 11-15-2004, 11:36 AM

i what to use a waterbase finish about 320sqf .someone used a drum sander against the grain . i thought i can start with 60grit ,100, 180/or better.the customers know it will not be a basketball court .and also wiping it down with a damp cloth before and after last sand ?????,thank you rob w

Mike Finley · 11-15-2004, 12:58 PM

What is the purpose of a wet wipe? I would avoid it unless for some reason you want to raise the grain between sandings. Cheese cloth would be my preferred wipe.

ROB W · 11-15-2004, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Finley

What is the purpose of a wet wipe? I would avoid it unless for some reason you want to raise the grain between sandings. Cheese cloth would be my preferred wipe.

its what miniwax recommands to do ,water or mineral spirits ,wipe down before base coat and then the top coat .i used oil before not waterbase .have you used waterbase before any tips or brands that work well rob w

kesac · 02-05-2005, 07:00 PM

Don't use the drum. Use the Squarebuff. Go with the 36, or 50 grit to level it, because they make the coarsest dust that stays on the floor instead of in the air. Once you get it leveled, quick with the 80-120, and thats about it. You can make a baskeball court out of that sows ear, and probably very quickly.