Q: Can I rent a floor sander for hardwood floors with deep scratches or water damage?

Rental sanders can address moderate surface damage, but their effectiveness depends on scratch depth and overall floor condition. Drum sanders offer the most aggressive removal capability for deeper imperfections. However, if the damage extends into the wood structure or affects large portions of the floor, board replacement by an expert might be necessary before sanding. Consult a flooring professional for help.

Q: What safety precautions should I take when using a rental floor sander?

Always thoroughly review the manufacturer's operating instructions before starting. Wear appropriate safety gear, including goggles to protect your eyes and a respirator to prevent inhalation of dust. Inspect electrical components before each use to prevent shock hazards. Keep children and pets away from the work area, and maintain a clean space by frequently vacuuming dust accumulation to prevent slipping and to ensure you can see well.

Q: How much sandpaper will I need for my floor sanding project?

Sandpaper requirements depend on floor size, condition, and the sanding approach. Plan to use multiple grit levels (coarse, medium, and fine) with at least one to two sheets per 100 square feet for each grit. Floors with significant damage or multiple finish layers will require more coarse-grit sheets. Purchase extra supplies before beginning because running out mid-project can cause visible inconsistencies in the final result.

Handy J's Handy Men

10521 Scenic Dr, Lot 498

Handy J's Handy Men

10521 Scenic Dr, Lot 498

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

4 years of experience

Welcome to Handy J's Handy Men! We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us today!

"Fair and equitable and willing to work with you on pricing and adjustments. Great in an emergency. I always feel like they do their best for me. Josh always does things the right way and I can trust his work and also for him to stand behind his work if anything has to be changed. They have done many jobs for me, They are very trustworthy and reliable. They may not show up on time always but that means they are busy helping someone else in an emergency and I trust they will do the same for me someday when needed. Josh needs to be cloned, there needs to be more than one of him. I am very happy to have found them and I feel very lucky to consider them part of my team."

Lisa B on June 2023

Welcome to Handy J's Handy Men! We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us today!

"Fair and equitable and willing to work with you on pricing and adjustments. Great in an emergency. I always feel like they do their best for me. Josh always does things the right way and I can trust his work and also for him to stand behind his work if anything has to be changed. They have done many jobs for me, They are very trustworthy and reliable. They may not show up on time always but that means they are busy helping someone else in an emergency and I trust they will do the same for me someday when needed. Josh needs to be cloned, there needs to be more than one of him. I am very happy to have found them and I feel very lucky to consider them part of my team."

Lisa B on June 2023

Carter's Floor and Surface Care

Carter's Floor and Surface Care

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Recommended by 91% of Angi customers

44 local quotes requested

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Carter and his crew did a superb job on my porcelain and wood flooring! They were very professional and detail oriented. I will hire them again in the future!"

Dino F on May 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Carter and his crew did a superb job on my porcelain and wood flooring! They were very professional and detail oriented. I will hire them again in the future!"

Dino F on May 2025

Yeager & Company Inc

Yeager & Company Inc

Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 97% of Angi customers

54 local quotes requested

FREE in-home estimates, Hardwood Floors, Wood Look Tile, Porcelain Tile, Luxury Engineered Vinyl Plank Flooring, Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling, Crown Molding, Custom Carpentry, and more. We are a Full Service Home Renovation, State Certified General Contractor. If you can dream it, we can build it in your home. Contact us today we'd love the opportunity to earn your business! !!SUPER SERVICE AWARD WINNERS 15 YEARS RUNNING!!

"We are so fortunate to have found the Yeager Company to do our remodel of our home. Jim Yeager came the same day we called and had a crew the next day working on tiling our entire home. From the floors to the kitchen and bathroom remodeling, our home is now a showplace. Also want to give a shoutout to Lindsay, she is so personable and professional and enjoyed working with her on our renovation as well."

Dinah J on March 2023

FREE in-home estimates, Hardwood Floors, Wood Look Tile, Porcelain Tile, Luxury Engineered Vinyl Plank Flooring, Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling, Crown Molding, Custom Carpentry, and more. We are a Full Service Home Renovation, State Certified General Contractor. If you can dream it, we can build it in your home. Contact us today we'd love the opportunity to earn your business! !!SUPER SERVICE AWARD WINNERS 15 YEARS RUNNING!!

"We are so fortunate to have found the Yeager Company to do our remodel of our home. Jim Yeager came the same day we called and had a crew the next day working on tiling our entire home. From the floors to the kitchen and bathroom remodeling, our home is now a showplace. Also want to give a shoutout to Lindsay, she is so personable and professional and enjoyed working with her on our renovation as well."

Dinah J on March 2023

Footprints Floors North Central Florida

603 East Fort King St. Suite 122

Footprints Floors North Central Florida

603 East Fort King St. Suite 122

Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 91% of Angi customers

36 local quotes requested

Hello! We are Footprints Floors and we've been serving customers since 2008. At Footprints Floors, we know that great impressions start with great floors! We offer flooring installation and refinishing services, in The Villages, Ocala, Gainesville, other surrounding areas, to help you get the perfect look for every room in your home. Because floors are all that we do... we do them best! With no showrooms to maintain or products to sell, we can focus on you and provide you with the best craftsmanship for your home. Our master craftsmen expertly install your floors, baseboards, backsplashes, and tile details for a stunning look that lasts.

"They are very helpful with finding what is right for the type of job you are asking them to do . The man who came to do the actual work was , very good at what he does . And very friendly. We are happy with the finished product ."

Elizabeth B on August 2024

Hello! We are Footprints Floors and we've been serving customers since 2008. At Footprints Floors, we know that great impressions start with great floors! We offer flooring installation and refinishing services, in The Villages, Ocala, Gainesville, other surrounding areas, to help you get the perfect look for every room in your home. Because floors are all that we do... we do them best! With no showrooms to maintain or products to sell, we can focus on you and provide you with the best craftsmanship for your home. Our master craftsmen expertly install your floors, baseboards, backsplashes, and tile details for a stunning look that lasts.

"They are very helpful with finding what is right for the type of job you are asking them to do . The man who came to do the actual work was , very good at what he does . And very friendly. We are happy with the finished product ."

Elizabeth B on August 2024

Awesome Hardwood, LLC

Awesome Hardwood, LLC

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Recommended by 94% of Angi customers

13 years of experience

At Awesome Hardwood, LLC we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality work, and in the customer service that we provide to meet the needs of our customers. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and to achieve complete customer satisfaction from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Call us today!

"Patrick may be the best in the world!"

James M on March 2023

At Awesome Hardwood, LLC we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality work, and in the customer service that we provide to meet the needs of our customers. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and to achieve complete customer satisfaction from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Call us today!

"Patrick may be the best in the world!"

James M on March 2023

TPA Hardwood Flooring Systems, LLC

TPA Hardwood Flooring Systems, LLC

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24 years of experience

Free onsite estimate

Welcome to TPA Hardwood Flooring Systems, LLC. It is my privilege to introduce you to TPA Flooring Inc. We have served in the flooring industry for many years and are a registered and licensed organization; our primary service is the installation of hardwood floors. We offer a selection of diverse species and sizes, installed onto plywood or concrete with its proper vapor barriers. We also sand and refinish all types of floors. We are a small group of professionals that have a combined 20 years experience in hardwood flooring. Our many years of experience helped enabled us to develop a system that produces quality workmanship and customer loyalty. Here are some of our strengths: � Our personnel work in harmony and with integrity. � Our mechanics know their responsibilities; which provides a more thorough finished product. � We have a basic work ethic that drives our company. � We leave each phase of construction in the most respectable and professional manner.

"Eddie and his team did a great job. He matched and blended 40 year old red oak with repairs and new floor sections beautifully. He always showed up when he said he would, was respectful to the space and was up front and honest when it came to changes to the plan due to new findings (like adding a membrane when he thought the moisture barrier might not be enough) I definitely would hire again! "

Jonathan R on October 2025

Welcome to TPA Hardwood Flooring Systems, LLC. It is my privilege to introduce you to TPA Flooring Inc. We have served in the flooring industry for many years and are a registered and licensed organization; our primary service is the installation of hardwood floors. We offer a selection of diverse species and sizes, installed onto plywood or concrete with its proper vapor barriers. We also sand and refinish all types of floors. We are a small group of professionals that have a combined 20 years experience in hardwood flooring. Our many years of experience helped enabled us to develop a system that produces quality workmanship and customer loyalty. Here are some of our strengths: � Our personnel work in harmony and with integrity. � Our mechanics know their responsibilities; which provides a more thorough finished product. � We have a basic work ethic that drives our company. � We leave each phase of construction in the most respectable and professional manner.

"Eddie and his team did a great job. He matched and blended 40 year old red oak with repairs and new floor sections beautifully. He always showed up when he said he would, was respectful to the space and was up front and honest when it came to changes to the plan due to new findings (like adding a membrane when he thought the moisture barrier might not be enough) I definitely would hire again! "

Jonathan R on October 2025

Arias Luxury Solutions LLC

Arias Luxury Solutions LLC

2 years of experience

Free onsite estimate

We are a small, owner-operated company with over 7 years of experience sanding, finishing, refinishing, and restoring hardwood floors. We repair and install solid wood, engineered wood, and vinyl flooring. We sand, finish, refinish, and restore hardwood stairs. We treat every home like our own, with love, respect, and dedication, because every project is special and different!

"Arias Luxury did an amazing job. They came out knowing that the job was going to be small. They were prompt and professional. I will definitely be calling them back for anything else I need. "

Ivis G on August 2025

We are a small, owner-operated company with over 7 years of experience sanding, finishing, refinishing, and restoring hardwood floors. We repair and install solid wood, engineered wood, and vinyl flooring. We sand, finish, refinish, and restore hardwood stairs. We treat every home like our own, with love, respect, and dedication, because every project is special and different!

"Arias Luxury did an amazing job. They came out knowing that the job was going to be small. They were prompt and professional. I will definitely be calling them back for anything else I need. "

Ivis G on August 2025

Ty Global

Ty Global

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

77 local quotes requested

We specialize in local and long-distance moving services! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"It went perfect. Excellent. They were on time and their communication skills were above and beyond. They keep me posted all the way through what was going on. So they did a great great job."

Nayibe A on June 2025

We specialize in local and long-distance moving services! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"It went perfect. Excellent. They were on time and their communication skills were above and beyond. They keep me posted all the way through what was going on. So they did a great great job."

Nayibe A on June 2025

Honchar Remodeling - Tampa

P.O. Box 3194

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Honchar Remodeling - Tampa

P.O. Box 3194

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3069 local quotes requested

5 years of experience

As a Local Family-Owned Business, Honchar Remodeling provides Top Notch Customer Service using the Highest Quality Materials to make your dreams a reality to all homeowners in Southwest Florida. The owners of Honchar Remodeling are Young, Motivated, and Willing to put in the hours to provide Precise and Outstanding work // Our Specialty Services Include, but are not limited to: Drywall Patching, Finishing and Replacement, Interior and Exterior Painting, Bathroom Remodels, Installation of Flooring, Tile, Carpet and more! // Our Process Is Simple: 1. Schedule a FREE WALKTHROUGH & ESTIMATE where we will thoroughly review the space and discuss the details of your job -- 2. Once all the details are confirmed, we will send you a FREE QUOTE for you to review -- 3. Need a change? We proudly honor a 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee meaning any details not to your standards will be corrected free of charge

Best Flooring Tampa Bay, Inc.

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1031 local quotes requested

16 years of experience

Welcome to Best Flooring Tampa! We are a family operated business, licensed, insured, with a certified team of installers. Our company is very known for having fair prices and for delivering a quality service. We take great pride in excellent work, honesty, fair pricing and happy satisfied customers. We look forward to serving you! Give us a call at 813 817-5492 office

"I have never dealt with a more incompetent company as Best Flooring. It started with the removal of all the original flooring which left holes in my wall, chipped cabinets and every corner of my house walls scuffed. They were very apologetic and promised to make it right…They didn’t. I brought up many concerns during demolition and installation. My floors upstairs were creaking like I lived in a 100 year home. There were cracked planks in every room. The floors were moving when stepped on. They came out twice to fix the problems and used my 4 un-opened boxes to replace the “problem” areas. I finally had to get a certified floor specialist to come to my home to give an unbiased opinion on what was going on. Which cost more money out of my pocket. Come to find out they never leveled my floors correctly. So As of right now I am out of over $22,000…What I paid them for the flooring, what the flooring cost and plumber fees. They broke my flanges on 2 toilets and reinstalled my master bath toilet when repairing the floors for the second time and the toilet leaked to my downstairs. There is countless other problems like ruining my rug, spilling something on my outside freshly painted porch that is now discolored. I could go on and on. My floors are only 3 months old!!! Please do not use this company. They are awful and have no clue what they are doing!"

Shawn B on November 2021

Welcome to Best Flooring Tampa! We are a family operated business, licensed, insured, with a certified team of installers. Our company is very known for having fair prices and for delivering a quality service. We take great pride in excellent work, honesty, fair pricing and happy satisfied customers. We look forward to serving you! Give us a call at 813 817-5492 office

"I have never dealt with a more incompetent company as Best Flooring. It started with the removal of all the original flooring which left holes in my wall, chipped cabinets and every corner of my house walls scuffed. They were very apologetic and promised to make it right…They didn’t. I brought up many concerns during demolition and installation. My floors upstairs were creaking like I lived in a 100 year home. There were cracked planks in every room. The floors were moving when stepped on. They came out twice to fix the problems and used my 4 un-opened boxes to replace the “problem” areas. I finally had to get a certified floor specialist to come to my home to give an unbiased opinion on what was going on. Which cost more money out of my pocket. Come to find out they never leveled my floors correctly. So As of right now I am out of over $22,000…What I paid them for the flooring, what the flooring cost and plumber fees. They broke my flanges on 2 toilets and reinstalled my master bath toilet when repairing the floors for the second time and the toilet leaked to my downstairs. There is countless other problems like ruining my rug, spilling something on my outside freshly painted porch that is now discolored. I could go on and on. My floors are only 3 months old!!! Please do not use this company. They are awful and have no clue what they are doing!"

Shawn B on November 2021

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