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Floor Sanders

Floor sanders are used to sand back a variety of materials, including particleboard, timber, cork and sometimes parquet.

Floor sanders are typically used after a floor covering, such as a carpet, vinyl or lino (linoleum) has been removed and the floor is to be prepared to apply a floor sealer

Floor Sanders are available as low speed and high speed (approximately 190-350 RPM), which is a lower RPM compared to Polishers and Burnishers (typically up to 75 RPM for regular speed polishers and over 1,000 RPM for ultra high-speed polishers). Sanders produces large amounts of dust when sanding back flooring, which is captured for disposal in the attached collection bag (or closure-dust bag).

Floor Sanders have a range of accessories and consumables, including:

Sanding Discs & Screens. Durite sanding pads have a range of grit ranging from course 80 grit pads to fine 450 grit pads. Red heat pads have ceramic grain which provides an enhanced life for the pad.
Mastic Removal Tools is a specially designed tool

Health Considerations

When operating a floor sander, proper health considerations should be made, ensuring the correct personal protective equipment is worn.

Hearing protection: Earmuffs
Eye protection: Safety Glasses
Inhalation (Dust) Protection: P2 Respirators with Valve. Providing protection against dust, which is considered carcinogenic
Other Protection: Safety Gloves