Sanding between coats of Bona Traffic HD

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We applied one coat of Bona Nordic and one coat of Traffic HD (raw sheen). We plan to abrade it tomorrow morning before our second coat. The buffer sounds less beginner friendly, so I was planning on using the orbital sander (the rectangular one you push, not the little hand held one) with 220 grit sandpaper. Does this sound like an okay plan? I'm a little concerned with the mess that thing makes (obviously we'll be cleaning after!), and just generally worried about ruining all our hard work!

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PRO
G & S Floor Service
last month
Take a piece of sandpaper and wear it down with a couple light swipes.
mommyofboys
Original Author
last month
We have about 1300 square feet to do! :) Though if that's what's needed, I'll do it! People who finish hardwood earn their money!
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PRO
G & S Floor Service
last month
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If, you have that many square footage, use a 16" buffer. You can practice on a piece of plywood. If, you can stay on a piece of 4x8. Then you're ready to go on the floor.

If, available, use a maroon pad and 220 grit sanding strips. You will get better results compared to a 220 grit screen. Ideally using a multi-disc with 220 grit is best for production and quality results.
mommyofboys
Original Author
last month
Great, thanks so much!
Timothy Winzell
last month
Quickly and lightly abrading urethane isn't going to produce or spread much dust.

If you're concerned about leaving swirls where you start buffing, start in a closet or where you're planning to set a rug or furniture. Other than that, just keep moving. If you're concerned about the grit you're using, dull it down by rubbing it with another piece of sandpaper first. Make sure you haven't tracked in any sand particles or had any blown in from outdoors.