To prepare for refinishing a hardwood floor, first gather all the necessary tools. You'll need a belt sander, edging sander, hand sander, sandpaper (in at least three different grades for each sander), a broom, drop cloths, duct tape, wood stain, polyurethane, brushes, buckets, safety goggles and a respiration mask. The sanders can be rented to avoid spending a great deal of money.
Remove all the furniture from the room to be worked on. Cover the doors leading out with drop cloths to prevent dust from escaping the room. Ventilate the room well. Wear the goggles and respirator, especially while sanding.
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