It s because if there is a board that is just slightly higher than the next one or the floor is just slightly uneven the orbital sander will take much longer to sand that board down to level with the rest of the floor.
Can i sand concrete countertops with electric orbital sander.
Wet sanding is usually done by hand.
And be sure to change the piece of sandpaper when it becomes too smooth.
Do not use an electrically operated grinding machine if you are sanding wet as you could otherwise suffer an electric shock.
A drum sander can quickly sand the large portions of the room.
Choosing the perfect machine can be daunting if you re new but don t worry i ve already done all the hard work of testing them out for you.
You can then follow along with the orbital sander to sand the corners and any other hard to reach areas.
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How to sand concrete by hand perfect for polishing a countertop or handling small surfaces hand sanding using sandpaper hand grinder or random orbital sander takes some patience but gives great results.
If only it were so simple.
We use a hard rubber sanding block to keep the paper smooth when smoothing and sanding most surfaces.
Yet we don t view it as fit to be sanded with just an orbital sander.
Sponge some water on the surface of the countertop to completely wet it.
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You may choose to use both types of sanders for your project.
While you can perform an exposed aggregate finish by hand the easiest hand finish is a smooth finish or scuffing.
This is my top recommendation for sanding concrete.
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As an alternative you can use an air powered sander for large surfaces.
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