Highlights It will typically cost between $42 and $200 per day to rent a hardwood floor sander. The exact cost will depend on the rental company, the duration of the rental, the type of floor sander, ...

Many do-it-yourself homeowners are more than happy to stain hardwood floors. However, when it comes to sanding new hardwood floors or sanding off old finishes and scratches from old hardwood floors, ...

Using the right tool to sand a hardwood floor can save time, effort, and money. We take a look at some of the best options.

After about 20 years, most hardwood floors start showing their age; scratches, dullness and discoloring are the most common signs that the wood is due for refinishing. Fortunately, the typical ...

What’s the difference between a drum sander and an orbital sander? The best explanation goes something like this: “A drum sander is like a chainsaw; an orbital sander is like a hedge trimmer. They ...

Using a special soap for wood floors is recommended. For lacquered floors, it’s best to mop only with a damp cloth. Note: ...

As I mentioned in my earlier post about plaster repair, we’re down to the maid’s room in our restoration. It’s 11×6, and the w/d take up some of that floor space (they’re mounted/leveled on marine ply ...