FLOOR SANDING TIPS

HIRING FLOOR SANDING MACHINES:

Most homeowners and DIY'ers start by looking up a local tool hire shop in either Yellow Pages or the Thompson's telephone directory. The category to find a tool hire shop offering floor sanders is usually - HIRE SERVICES, TOOLS & EQUIPMENT.

In most cases to refurbish wooden floors effectively will require two machines, the main floor sander, which does the bulk of the sanding and an edging sander for getting right up to the skirting boards and door frames. Some hire companies charge separately for each machine, while others will also offer a reduced rate for the two if hired together at the same time. MF Hire in Nottingham offer a reduced rate for hire of both machines as well as a special weekend rate for customers wanting to undertake the task at this time. Prices in Nottingham can vary widely - however MF Hire located on Colwick Road in Colwick strive to offer the best deal for floor sander hire in Nottingham, Mansfield, Derby, Newark and Ilkeston.

It is important to obtain the costs of the consumable sanding sheets and discs as well as the price of the machines hire. Some hire companies may offer competitive rates on the floor sanding equipment but charge more for the consumables you use. MF Hire charge the lowest for consumables as well for tool hire.

It is recommended you book your machines well in advance to ensure availability. Floor sanding and DIY is very popular so you are unlikely to get a floor sander at the last minute especially at weekends and bank holiday times. When you collect your machines or alternatively have them delivered, make sure you are supplied with a dust bag for each drum sander and if required a tool or screwdriver for changing the sandpaper.

PREPARING THE ROOM: The room ideally should be completely clear of furniture and fixtures - remove anything that could be affected by sanding dust; electrical items - tv's, vcrs, hifi's, curtains etc. If you have to sand around a sofa or cabinets, then allow for perhaps an extra days work to complete the room.Your aim is to achieve a flat, smooth clean wooden surface. It is important the floor is as flat as possible and has no high spots as otherwise the finish will wear quickly, may hold the dirt, and also become difficult to clean.

SANDING TECHNIQUES: All floor sanders hired will usually come with full instructions for operating the equipment. We recommend if you have not used one before to have a demonstration and ask any questions you may have about their usage. MF Hire have fully trained staff who are experts in the use of both drum and edger sanders and will be pleased to help in any way possible.

Different grades of sandpaper should be used, starting with a coarse grade to level and clean the wood, followed by medium to fine grades to achive the final result. The floor can then be finished with a chosen stain or varnish depending on your preferences. One important preparation step is to make sure no nails or screws are raised above the level of the floor to be sanded. If any are present they will simply tear the abrasive paper on the machine and may also damage it. Prior to starting any floor sanding task we recommend the use of a nail punch to drive the nails below the floor surface. Any screws present should be driven firmly in, again no screw heads should be above floor board level.

SAFETY: The floor sanding machines available for hire are powered by large electric motors. Safety of use is therefore paramount and the utmost of care taken. All tools and equipment supplied by MF Hire in Nottingham are maintained to the highest standard and certified where required. This ensures operator safety and reliability.

OPERATOR SAFETY: We recommend a dust mask and safety glasses or goggles be used when operating a sanding machine as well as wearing appropriate footwear. Our tool hire shop in Nottingham offers dust masks, protective eyeware, and safety gloves if required.

HOW TO BOOK A FLOOR SANDER TO HIRE: Our tool hire shop in Nottingham offers an easy system for customers wishing to hire a floor sander in Nottingham. Various payment methods are available including credit and debit card options. Typically two forms of identification are required showing the homeowner or users address along with a deposit for equipment required. Our sanding equipment fits into most cars for transportation, or alternatively we can arrange a speedy delivery service to your address.

CHEAPEST PRICE FOR FLOOR SANDER HIRE IN NOTTINGHAM: MF Hire offer the lowest prices for the hiring of floor sanders. In addition our sandpaper consumables are also supplied at competitive prices and on a use or return basis. This way you only need to pay for what you need to finish the job! Unlike other outlets we do not sell you a complete box of sandpaper unless you need it - if you only require a few sheets or sandpaper discs then thats all you will be charged for !

For a no obligation quote contact our friendly staff on Nottingham Tel: (0115) 958 1505.