Hot take: Pre-sanding hardwood edges saves hours on refinishing. | Flooring Installers

Jason Martin · 2026-03-04T11:25:59.693214+00:00

This small step prevents gaps and makes the final coat seamless.

martinez.karen3mo ago

Totally agree. Pre-sanding is one of those steps you skip exactly once.

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val_wells336mo ago

Skip pre-sanding and you've just signed up for a bonus round of frustration. Been there, done that.

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the_emery6mo ago

Oh man, I feel this so hard. I skipped this once on a small floor, thought I could just fill the gaps. Big mistake. The finish looked terrible right where the boards met, all rough and uneven. That one shortcut cost me a whole extra day of fixing it. Never again.

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