The Downside of Floor Sanding

Sanding wood floors sounds like the least dangerous activity, but sanding wood floors has some dangers. This seemingly simple process has a lot of potential to hurt yourself, or even the floor.

When sanding wooden floors, you are using powerful machines and even exposing yourself to high levels of dust and even dangerous fumes.

When operating machinery, you must be proficient and take the necessary precautions to prevent dust and fumes. Here are some dangers of sanding wood floors that you need to be vigilant about before doing sanding work.

Handling sanding equipment

Harmful effects of sand and dust

Hardwood floors produce a lot of sawdust, which is difficult to control and a pain to clean up. Even more worrying, indoor air pollution from wood chips can lead to a range of health problems.

Toxic chemicals grind from the surface

Safety measures for sanding wooden floors

Ground grinding and repairing, seemingly simple, hides potential dangers. It’s arguably every craft, but many overlook simple sanding and end up paying the price.

To ensure a successful polish, you must wear some safety gear to cover everything from top to bottom.