W WO OO OD D F FL LO OO OR R R RE ES ST TO OR RA AT TI IO ON N - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The 6 Step Floor Sanding Process Ensure that the area to be restored is cleared of all furniture and anything that may be damaged during the sanding process Complete any necessary repairs to the wooden boards; fix down loose boards and hammer down any protruding nails Complete the sanding process; start in the corner of the room and work up and down. Keep the sander moving! Sand with the edger; this is notoriously challenging to control. Use a side-to-side motion Fill any existing holes with a latex wood filler. This works to fill any holes or scratches and needs to be applied liberally Finish the wood floor; apply a wood stain, if required and then apply your chosen wood finish. Leave your wood floor to fully dry! STEP 1: STEP 2: STEP 3: STEP 4: STEP 5: STEP 6: http://woodfloorpeople.co.uk