Hello,
in the house we bought last year, there is a reddish-brown natural stone floor in the hallway that no longer looks good — it is dull and matte, with chipped edges, small dents and pits, probably caused by objects falling on it, as well as stains (possibly from an attempt to clean the floor with acid?).
I have gotten some quotes from floor restoration specialists — €1,500 to €1,700 for about 16 m² (170 sq ft)! That is too expensive for me.
You can also rent various machines, which I have also inquired about — a "rotary floor sander" costs €42 per day plus sanding pads at €5-10 each.
Now for the actual questions:
- Is a "rotary floor sander" the right machine for this kind of work?
- What type of sanding pads should be used and how aggressive should the sanding be?
- Can an average person like me handle this kind of work (I am not clumsy; for example, I managed to lay parquet flooring in a room of about 40 m² (430 sq ft) quite well)?
Thanks in advance!
in the house we bought last year, there is a reddish-brown natural stone floor in the hallway that no longer looks good — it is dull and matte, with chipped edges, small dents and pits, probably caused by objects falling on it, as well as stains (possibly from an attempt to clean the floor with acid?).
I have gotten some quotes from floor restoration specialists — €1,500 to €1,700 for about 16 m² (170 sq ft)! That is too expensive for me.
You can also rent various machines, which I have also inquired about — a "rotary floor sander" costs €42 per day plus sanding pads at €5-10 each.
Now for the actual questions:
- Is a "rotary floor sander" the right machine for this kind of work?
- What type of sanding pads should be used and how aggressive should the sanding be?
- Can an average person like me handle this kind of work (I am not clumsy; for example, I managed to lay parquet flooring in a room of about 40 m² (430 sq ft) quite well)?
Thanks in advance!