PREPARING THE FLOOR

1. Remove quarter round molding or baseboard for a professional touch. Use a small wooden wedge between the wallboard and the prybar to prevent damaging the wallboard.
2. Repair or replace loose boards by gluing and nailing.
3. Counter-sink all protruding nail heads with nail set.
4. Vacuum or sweep the floor.

Equipment Needed: Drum Floor Sander, Edger Disc Sander, Rotary Buffer/Maintainer, Vacuum, Sandpaper (fine, medium, coarse), Grade 120 Mesh Screen Disc with Pad, Hammer, Prybar, Hand Scraper, Dust Mask, Safety Glasses, Ear Plugs.

HELPFUL HINTS

1. Check fuse supply as machine may overload circuit.
2. Remove furniture, rugs, curtains, pictures and any other conveniently removed items.
3. Complete wall covering and painting projects prior to refinishing floors.
4. Provide adequate ventilation during sanding and refinishing.
5. If the room has a large doorway, cover it with a dropcloth or plastic covering. Stuff towels or rags under bottoms of exit or closet doors. Cover all air vents.
6. NEVER stop the sander with the drum in contact with the floor.
7. Wear clean soft footwear to avoid dirt marks and scratching.