Working With The Sander

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If building or renovating, the start date for sanding and coating floors is critical particularly in relation to other trades. Be realistic as there are often delays and floor-sanders are busy which may mean that they must put your job back in order to move onto another site if you are behind; this can put you behind still further.
Other building trades should be complete before work on the floor can start. Especially should all household fittings such as lights and electrical points be fitted and working. [except decorative lights]
It is recommended that all painting except the final coat on skirting boards be completed. There will be some touch up work required as sanding is a dusty and heavy manual job and it is inevitable that there will be some minor damage; this can easily be touched up.
Carpets should be laid after the floors are finished.
Unless specifically agreed to and quoted for, all furniture should be removed together with all floor coverings including staples, tacks etc.
Adequate lighting and power to be available.
Arrangements made for clear and safe access to the site.
In many instances arrangements should be made for alternative accommodation; bear in mind the wet floors and the time needed for the coating to cure and the likelihood of strong fumes.
With solvents the fumes can hang around for a few days. Air the home after 24 hours to allow these to dissipate.