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How many times can a solid wood floor be sanded?

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A definitive answer can not be given because no two people will sand a floor in the same manner. The amount of wood removed will depend upon the number of papers (different grits) the sanding machine operator uses and the manner in which he moves the machine. Normally, the operator will use three papers to sand a floor. Some will only use two. This will depend on the condition of the floor prior to sanding.
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myflooring - professional timber floor service
gt; Normally, three times of sanding with different number of girt will remove 0.5mm to 1mm of wood from the surface of the floor depending on the floor level and type. 19mm thick floor priduct has 7mm of wood above the tongue so that a floor could be completely sanded and finished six to ten or more times before one would reach a depth where the top of the groove edge is weakened.
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Can a wood floor be wet mopped?

Flooring Frequently Asked Questions
No. You should never wet mop your wood floor. Standing water left after wet mopping can dull your finish, damage the wood, and leave unsightly discoloring. If you happen to spill water on your floor, clean it up as quickly as possible. If massive amounts of water leak out onto the floor, such as a dishwasher that has leaked, it might damage the floor to the point where it would need to be replaced. Most homeowners insurance companies would cover the repairs needed if this were to happen.
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Can I install a 3/4'' solid wood floor on a concrete slab?

Frequently asked Questions - Capital Hardwood
Yes, you can install solid wood boards on a concrete slab. As 3/4'' boards must be nailed and not glued, you must first install a wood subfloor (plywood or OSB panels).
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Can I install my solid wood floor over a radiant heating system?

Frequently asked Questions - Capital Hardwood
Yes, you can install a 3/4'' or 9/16'' solid wood floor over a radiant heating system, provided you know how the latter works and how it may react to flooring. Solid wood floors installed over such a system must meet certain specifications and recommendations.
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Can I install a solid wood floor over a concrete slab?

TDI Custom Design Flooring
It is not recommended to install solid wood flooring over a concrete slab. Although this is the general rule, there have been successful installations of solid wood flooring installed over dry, concrete slabs. This entails several additional steps. A plastic barrier is set over the slab and taped at all seams. Then some sort of moisture-resistant wood subfloor (marine plywood) is built on top of the plastic film. Then the flooring is nailed to the wood subfloor.
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What are the benefits of a sanded floor?

A floor sanding specialist husband and wife team working in ...
Sanded floors are hygienic, practical, sleek, they do not harbour parasites like carpets, they are low maintenance, easy to clean, they do not smell of the previous occupants dog or smoke, they are great for potty training, cool in the summer, warm in the winter, they have a character all of there own. They can be noisy especially in kids rooms, sanded stairs can be slippery (consider a runner) if you have children, apart from that not much.
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I want a sanded floor what happens next?

A floor sanding specialist husband and wife team working in ...
Drop me a line via phone or email with the dimensions of the room/s. I can give you an idea of cost based on your measurements. If the price quoted seems reasonable I will make an appointment usually in the evening to see the floor. I will then go home and type you an estimate which you should receive after a few days. The estimate will outline what work will be needed and the cost. Remember all my prices include labour and materials and I do not charge vat.
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Can I install a solid 3/4" hardwood floor in my basement?

Flooring Frequently Asked Questions
Solid 3/4" Hardwood flooring cannot be installed below grade (below the soil line) or over concrete. When a solid product encounters moisture it reacts very negatively. Therefore, a laminate or engineered flooring must be used. Laminate flooring is constructed by fusing 4-plys of material together to form a product with unprecedented strength and durability. An engineered product is very similar with the exception that they usually have a real wood layer on top of the constructed core.
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How should I clean my Pre-finished wood floor?

Flooring Frequently Asked Questions
It is very easy to clean a Pre-finished hardwood floor. Simply dust mop, sweep, or vacuum (vacuum should have rubber wheels so not to scratch the floor). Most flooring dealers also sell cleaning kits, which come with a mop as well as an approved cleaner. If you are not sure which cleaner is appropriate for your floor, contact your local dealer for assistance.
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What colour will the floor be when it’s sanded?

A floor sanding specialist husband and wife team working in ...
Old pine floorboards have a nice glow to them sometimes they are a reddish brown, sometimes a rich warm brown to a yellowish brown, you cant tell until you start sanding, the colour depends on the climate the tree grew in before it was felled, how much light the wood has seen once laid in the house etc. Block or strip floors are usually oak, beech, ash, maple, cedar, or dark hardwoods mixed to gether and laid in herringbone patterns or in the case of strips length ways.
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The whole floor is painted white. Can it be sanded and varnished?

Bromley Flooring
Yes, we can usually sand out 99% of the white paint. An extra charge is made to cover the extra work (usually ?4.00 per square meter). The floor is in a very poor condition with many repairs. Can it be restored? Yes, most floors can be restored. This is our main business. Do you fix down loose floorboards? Yes, we allow for fixing down loose floorboards in the price. We use reall floorboard nails, in the traditional way.
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Can I still have under floor heating with a wood floor?

wood floor supplier - installation - timber flooring - south...
The answer is yes, but if a room has under floor heating, it is doubly important that it be properly installed to allow for expansion and contraction. We are able to supply manufacturers' technical specifications regarding underfloor heating.
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Can I have a solid floor on top of floorboards?

MS Hardwood ,Orange County Hardwood Installer,California MS ...
Yes, solid floors can be nailed directly to existing floorboards. If laying in the same direction as the floorboards then lay 3/8 inch ply first.
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Why isn't the Drawhive in solid wood?

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Firstly production costs. There are few different thicknesses of material in a Drawhive. It would require a fairly large production run, to make it economically viable to machine this timber and produce the corner joints. Whereas plywood is easily available in wide panels of the required thickness and doesn't require comb joints. Secondly, shrinkage problems.
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What is Solid Wood Flooring?

FAQs | Wood2U Laminate & Wooden Flooring
Solid wood flooring is made of solid hardwood. It comes in many forms (strip. plank, blocks, parquet battens and mosaic) and can be purchased pre-finished in either oil or urethane. Some solid flooring is laid unfinished (e.g. Blocks, Planks and strip) and may require sanding and sealing following the installation process. This method allows the purchaser to choose their own individual finish and is becoming more popular with customers who want something different
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Are your items made from solid wood?

Buttercup Designs - Childrens and Doll Furniture 732-530-562...
Yes indeed, every item is hand crafted from solid woods such as Poplar, Western White Pine, Maple and Birch. You will find no pressboard or cardboard in our products.
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Are All Of Your Products Solid Wood?

Wagon Wheels, Wagon Wheel Chandeliers, Custom Wagon Wheels, ...
YES, all of our products are made for 100% solid American wood. We do not use particle board or foreign wood in any of our product.
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Are your wood urns made of solid hardwoods?

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Yes, our wood urns are made from 3/4" thick pure mahogany, cherry and black walnut, each individually
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What's the difference between engineered and solid wood?

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Engineered products, available in planks and strips, are manufactured of hardwood using a cross-directional laminated construction (3 to 5 layers), with a top layer of premium hardwood. This construction counteracts the natural tendency of wood to expand and contract with seasonal changes in temperature and humidity, making engineered products inherently dimensionally stable. Solid products, available in planks, strips or parquet, are manufactured from a solid piece of wood.
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Will the solid wood warp?

FAQs - The Closet For You
To prevent warping, John Louis Home uses only quality kiln dried wood. The wood is treated and the multi-layered finish process blocks moisture intake. As with any natural product, warping may occur when used in areas that contain overly excessive amounts of moisture.
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Why invest in solid wood?

Kincaid Furniture Company, Inc.
There is an old saying that "you get what you pay for". With that in mind, owning a piece of Kincaid solid wood furniture is very inexpensive considering that it will last a lifetime! As a matter of fact, Kincaid furniture can be passed down from generation to generation. It is an antique of tomorrow, an heirloom, a family legacy.
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How do I care for Kincaid solid wood?

Kincaid Furniture Company, Inc.
To repair minor nicks and scratches, we recommend purchasing a fill stick and marker in a coordinating shade for your particular finish. Touch Up Solutions provides these materials which they have custom made to match any of our Kincaid finishes. Below is a link to the Kincaid section of their site where you can purchase touch up materials directly. Please note: we do not recommend using the spray can, or burn in stick, as they are more difficult to apply than the markers and fill sticks.
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Is my guitar solid or laminate wood?

Guitars - Tacoma Guitars - Tacoma Faq - Ed Roman Guitars
Tacoma Guitar tops have always been solid wood and since January 1st 2001, all guitars have been manufactured with all solid wood.
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Tacoma® Resources
Tacoma Guitar tops have always been made from solid woods, and as of January 1st 2001, all Tacoma Guitars have been manufactured using all solid woods.
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Is it solid?

Stardust - Frequently Asked Questions
Aerogel is made up of microscopic beads or strands connected to form a continuous network. Since the network fills space and supports itself, it is considered a solid.
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MY WOODEN FLOOR NEEDS TO BE SANDED IS THERE A MACHINE I CAN HIRE?

Dromad Hire - You need it... We Hire It!
YES, WE HAVE NUMEROUS DIFFERENT TYPES OF SANDERS YOU COULD USE TO DO THIS JOB.(SEE FSSB AND FSAN) . WE WOULD GIVE YOU PLENTY OF SANDPAPER AND IF YOU DO NOT USE IT ALL YOU CAN RETURN IT AND GET A REFUND.
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Q. I want my floor sanded and I'm having a room decorated as well. Which should I do first?

general maintenance & cleaning, sanding, gapping, asthma...
Decorate first. In fact any major work like plumbing or wiring should be carried out before the floor is sanded. The sanding process can cause a few scuffs to the skirting board but touching these up after the sanding will not harm your floor and is an easy task.
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Can DuraFlex Mouldings be cut, shaped or sanded like wood mouldings?

FAQ's - ResinArt - East Coast: 800-497-4376, West Coast: 800...
YES! DuraFlex can be cut, shaped or sanded using standard woodworking equipment. However, if a wood grain is on the moulding, sanding will remove the wood grain finish.
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