What sanding involves
We work through a sequence of grits with a drum sander for the field and an edger for the perimeter, then screen the whole floor so the two blend without a visible line. Between passes we fill open gaps and nail holes with a filler matched to the species. Rooms are sealed off and machines run on dust containment, so the rest of the house stays livable while we work.
When a floor needs sanding
Grey or dark traffic lanes, scratches that catch a fingernail, water rings, cupped or uneven boards, or a finish that has worn through to bare wood in the walkways. If the surface is simply dull but the wood is sound, you may only need polishing, and we will tell you so.
How many times can a floor be sanded?
Solid 3/4-inch hardwood can usually be sanded four to six times over its life. Engineered floors depend on the thickness of the top layer; many have one or two sandings in them, some none. We check the wear layer at the estimate before recommending anything.
Species we sand across Palm Beach County
Red and white oak, heart pine and Southern yellow pine originals, maple, hickory, Brazilian cherry and walnut, plus engineered white oak wide-plank. Older homes in West Palm Beach and Lake Worth often have heart pine under carpet that sands up beautifully.
Questions about sanding
How much dust does sanding create?
Very little reaches the rest of the house. We run dust-containment on the sanders and seal doorways and vents. You will still want to cover or remove anything delicate in the room being sanded.
Do I need to move out during sanding?
Not usually. Sanding itself is loud but dust-controlled. The finish coats are the stage to plan around; we will give you a timeline that shows exactly when the room needs to stay clear.
Can you sand just one room?
Yes. Where a room meets an existing finish we feather the transition or stop at a doorway threshold so the change reads as intentional.