Things You'll Need:
- Rotary floor buffer
- Block pad holder
- One-inch pad
- Sanding screens
- Floor finish
- Mineral spirits
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Step 1
Remove furniture from the room. Sweep the floor to remove all dust, dirt and debris before attempting to buff.
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Step 2
Choose the appropriate grit sanding disc for the project. A 60-, 80- or 100-grit disc is best for the first round of sanding. Remember, the lower the number, the more aggressive the sanding power of the disc.
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Step 3
Place a sanding screen on the floor, and place either a red or white buffing pad on top of the screen. Place the floor buffing machine with driving block attached on top of the buffing pad. The weight of the machine will keep all pieces together.
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Step 4
Sand with straight lines following the grain of the wood. Do not allow the machine to hover in one spot for too long. Keep it moving from side to side for an even sanding.
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Step 5
Sweep or vacuum the floor to remove dust particles. If recommended by the manufacturer of the floor finish, clean the floor with a rag dipped in mineral spirits.
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Step 6
Repeat steps two through five with a higher grit sanding disc, preferably a 120- or 150-grit. This will smooth the floor even better, allowing the floor finish to adhere better with a more uniform, professional look.
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Step 7
Sweep, vacuum and clean with mineral spirits again before applying one or two coats of floor finish as per the manufacturer's instructions.
