Floor sanding is quite a straightforward process, but it must be done correctly, as it can be very unforgiving if the machines are used improperly. Too often, I’ve attended jobs where customers have hired their own machines and given up halfway through. This isn’t surprising it’s hard work, and more often than not, the machines and abrasives they’ve hired have set them up to fail.

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If you have an engineered floor, check that there’s enough wood to sand. If it’s too thin, you could sand through to the chipboard. A minimum of 3 mm is usually required, as sanding should only remove about 1 mm when using the correct machine.

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Polishing

Once the floor is sanded properly, it is usually finished with either three layers of lacquer or two layers of hardwax oil.

Lacquer is my personal preference, as it fills and seals the wood grain, comes in a range of sheen levels, and generally provides a more hard wearing protective coating.

Hardwax oil has a more sunken appearance some would say more natural and is also available in matte or satin finishes.

I would only recommend an oiled finish if outdoor shoes are not worn inside the house.