page_title: Floor sanding
hierarchical_section_title: Floor sanding
context_page_description: Floor sanding is the process of removing the top surfaces of a wooden floor by sanding with abrasive materials.
  A variety of floor materials can be sanded, including timber, cork, particleboard, and sometimes parquet. Some floors are laid and designed for sanding. Many old floors are sanded after the previous coverings are removed and suitable wood is found hidden beneath. Floor sanding usually involves three stages: Preparation, sanding, and coating with a protective sealant.
context_section_description: Floor sanding is the process of removing the top surfaces of a wooden floor by sanding with abrasive materials.
  A variety of floor materials can be sanded, including timber, cork, particleboard, and sometimes parquet. Some floors are laid and designed for sanding. Many old floors are sanded after the previous coverings are removed and suitable wood is found hidden beneath. Floor sanding usually involves three stages: Preparation, sanding, and coating with a protective sealant.
caption: A Rimu timber floor after the first cut.
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