In other words, you will be walking forward facing the opposite wall. Overlap the passes two to three feet. Refer to Figure 12. Use an edge sander in closets and in areas the drum sander will not reach. A stain is one option, adding warmth and charm.
Stains are available in a wide range of colors.
If the new floor is not stained, it is recommended that a protective sealer be applied. The two types of sealers are penetrating sealers and surface sealers. Penetrating sealers are floor waxes that prevent the penetration of liquids and dirt into the flooring. Chips and scratches are maintainable with small amounts of wax. On new floors, a liquid buffing wax applied to a wax finish forms an additional barrier to dirt and stains.