A man in a hat and overalls pushing a sanding machine along a hardwood floor. - Vova Shevchuk/Shutterstock When refinishing hardwood floors, sanding is often necessary. It removes the old finish from ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? For many do-it-yourself families, summer is wood floor sanding season. Add that to ...

There are plenty of good reasons to sand a wood floor. It can make the floor (or subfloor) level, removes stains or unwanted paint, and gives the wood a silky-smooth finish that feels great underfoot.

When refinishing hardwood floors, sanding is often necessary. It removes the old finish from the floor, as well as scuffs and scratches, stains, and other surface imperfections, aiding in restoring ...