Using the right tool to sand a hardwood floor can save time, effort, and money. We take a look at some of the best options.

Highlights It will typically cost between $42 and $200 per day to rent a hardwood floor sander. The exact cost will depend on the rental company, the duration of the rental, the type of floor sander, ...

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 ...

Hardwood floors have long been favored by homeowners for their timeless elegance and durability. When maintained properly they can last hundreds of years. The 2022 Remodeling Impact Report, a joint ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Sanding by hand is a forgotten skill that was well known to woodworkers generations ...

Q. We plan to have our old hardwood floors refinished. We have a small grand piano in fine shape and do not want it damaged from wood dust. We could store it in our kitchen, which does not have ...

A hardwood floor has light shining on it from windows in the background - Sach336699/Shutterstock Someone remodeling this year may be thinking of hardwood floor types you'll see everywhere in 2025.

Lexie is a former Staff Writer at Forbes Home and has over 6 years of professional experience as a writer and editor in the home improvement space. She's previously worked at sites such as HomeAdvisor ...

Stripping a floor is not for the fainthearted. However, it can be done simply and easily with a sander (which can be cheaply and easily hired). The sander takes off the layers of paint and varnish (or ...

Faced with the potentially arduous task of sanding a wood floor, what would you do? Hire a pro? Rent the proper tools and do it yourself? Perhaps even shell out big bucks to buy professional grade ...

Power tools come in different shapes, sizes, and applications. Grinders are no exception. Some of them look and function similarly, while others have distinct designs and extremely niche uses. At ...