Floor sanding

High school (ages 12+)
Making & Design

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/floor-sanding

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the primary materials processed?Timber, cork, particleboard, and parquet flooring
2. What is floor sanding and why do we sand old floors?Floor sanding removes the top layer of wood to make it smooth and shiny. It helps old floors look new again.
3. How do we choose the right sandpaper for floor sanding?We use sandpaper with different grit sizes. First we start with coarse grit (36-60) to remove old finish, then move to finer grit (80-120) for a smooth finish.

Abrasive Grit Progression: Using increasingly finer sandpaper grits to achieve a smooth surface after initial material removal.
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs): Chemicals released into the air from finishes, which can impact air quality and health.
Engineered Wood Flooring: Flooring made of multiple layers of wood or composite material, often with a hardwood veneer on top.