Refinishing Wood Floors: 60–220 Grit Sandpaper Sheets

Wood floors lose their shine over time due to scratches, dents, and foot traffic. Refinishing them with the right 9x11 inch sandpaper sheets restores their beauty and durability. eQualle’s wet dry silicon carbide sandpaper sheets provide consistent cutting power for every step of floor sanding, from aggressive removal to fine smoothing.

Why Sand Wood Floors?

Sanding floors removes old finish, evens out scratches, and prepares the surface for stain or polyurethane. Skipping steps can leave swirl marks, uneven absorption, or premature wear of the new finish.

Tools You’ll Need

• eQualle wood sanding sandpaper sheets
• Drum sander and edge sander
• Sanding block for corners
• Vacuum and tack cloth
• Stain and polyurethane finish

Best Grit Sequence for Floor Refinishing

• 60 grit — Removes old finish and levels deep scratches. 60 Grit (25-pack).
• 100 grit — Smooths wood after coarse sanding. 100 Grit (25-pack).
• 150 grit — Prepares wood for stain or sealer. 150 Grit (25-pack).
• 220 grit — Final smoothing before applying polyurethane. 220 Grit (100-pack).

Step-by-Step Floor Sanding

1. Start with 60 grit sandpaper sheets. Use a drum sander for large areas and an edge sander for corners. Remove old finishes and deep scratches.
2. Switch to 100 grit. Smooth the surface and erase marks left by coarse sanding.
3. Continue with 150 grit sandpaper sheets. Prepare the floor for stain or sealer with a uniform surface.
4. Finish with 220 grit. Lightly sand before applying polyurethane for maximum smoothness.

Special Cases

For engineered wood floors, avoid sanding below 100 grit to protect the veneer. For heavily damaged hardwoods, you may start with 36–40 grit before entering the 60–220 sequence.

Pro Tips

• Always sand with the grain to minimize swirl marks.
• Vacuum thoroughly between grits to keep dust from scratching the floor.
• Use sandpaper sheets that don’t clog with dust for efficient sanding.

Aftercare

• Apply stain or polyurethane immediately after final sanding.
• Maintain floors with felt pads under furniture.
• Store leftover sheets flat in labeled envelopes.

FAQs

• Do I need to sand down to bare wood? Yes—old finish must be fully removed for best results.
• What grit should I stop at? 220 grit is the standard before polyurethane.
• Which pack should I buy? A 220 Grit (100-pack) is the most useful for final smoothing.

Watch & Learn

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