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When refinishing any wood floor it is best if you
hire someone that is in the business to do it. I know
this because I have done them myself and found it to
be very stressful. Finding a rental center that has
both the rough sander and the finishing edge sander, then picking it up and returning it on time is bad enough without even mentioning using them without destroying the floors!

Now I'll tell you, I am very fussy when it comes to the finished product so I take extra care not to make any "bumps" in the floor as the sander direction is changed from forward
to reverse. This occurs if you pause too long before
moving the sander in a new direction or you are
pulling up or pushing down too hard on the handle to
steer the sander. I still get the bumps so I'm never
really satisfied with the outcome when the job is
done.

Using the edger is yet another challenge! The thing
about the edger is it doesn't get to the very edge of
the wall so you have to use a sharp chisel or putty
knife to finish. I tried taking the baseboard trim off
but you still have to finish by hand because the trim
will be sitting higher if you don't remove the "edge"
that is the height of the floor before sanding. Also,
if you have baseboard heat, you will have to finish by
hand along them as well.

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Okay, you've sanded the floors yourself because a: you
thought you could save money and b: you started but
realized that the job was too much for you, then
discovered that no contractor wanted to come and
complete your job! or c: your wife said you wold never
be able to do it! Now comes the part where you decide
what finish to apply on your "new" floors. Should you
stain them or just put a coat of clear finish on them$%:
This is a matter of personal preference but I like a
light or natural look to the floors because I think
this brings out the beauty in the wood. The hard part
about the finish coat is keeping the dust off as it
dries and also being able to sleep in the house with
all the fumes in the air as it dries!

Choosing the right contractor to do the job could
prove to be difficult but here are a few simple rules
to follow. Always ask to see a floor that they have
done or at least some references. Check to make sure
they have insurance in case something goes wrong and
how long have they been in business. Sometimes
checking with a local lumber yard or paint store will
yield a name of someone reliable or you can do what
most people do: Find a name from the classifieds or
on-line and make some calls and go with your "gut"
feeling! I would be hesitant if the ad said something
like "Jack of all trades" instead of "Floor
re-finishing" Good Luck!