WOOD FLOORINGSAND AND FINISH GUIDELINES(Inspection Checklist,QC report,Testing)

WOOD FLOORINGSAND AND FINISH GUIDELINES1 INTRODUCTION2 SAFETYPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)Fire ExtinguishersSpontaneous CombustionElectrical SafetyEquipment SafetyLeadGHS Safety Data SheetsVolatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)10 SANDING EQUIPMENTEquipmentEquipment Maintenance15 ABRASIVESAbrasive ComponentsAbrasive StorageAbrasive SelectionTypical Grit SequenceImproper Grit Sequence18 SANDING PROCESSJobsite PreparationSanding Previously Finished FloorsSanding Strip & Plank FloorsSanding Parquet FloorsSanding End Grain FloorsSanding Cork FloorsSanding Bamboo FloorsSanding Metal InlaysStone InlaysSanding Distressed/Sculpted Floors26FILLINGTypes of FillerFiller ProcessWood Slivers28FINISHESBasic Chemistry of FinishDrying and CuringSealer TypesCoating TypesTesting Finishes46FINISHING PROCESSFinish ApplicatorsFinish PreparationApplication Procedures51 COLORANTSStainsWater/Grain PoppingAniline DyeWood BleachReactive Conditioners56TEXTURED FLOORSHand ScrapingWire BrushDistressed60 REPAIR AND REPLACEMENTRepairReplacement64RECOATING A PREVIOUSLYCOATED FLOORGeneral Recoating GuidelinesMechanical Adhesion MethodsChemical Adhesion Systems68CARE & MAINTENANCEThe Importance of MaintenanceEducating the CustomerGeneral MaintenanceWhat Products to Use71 IRREGULARITIESEvaluation of IrregularitiesSanding IrregularitiesFiller IrregularitiesFinish Irregularities