Drum sanding for hardwood floors.
													
																	Sanding vs scraping wood floors. 
									
	
		
	
																	That s not to say you can t get a killer finish prep with a well tuned scraper its just not my preferred way of doing it. 
																	The floors have a rough texture. 
																	But when modern finishing and sanding techniques were invented and smooth shiny hardwood floors became desirable and sought after handscraping fell out of favor. 
																	Hand scraped floors give a room a low key casual feel that may appeal if you re looking for a non conventional touch in your home. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	However the look is now gaining popularity again as people enjoy the casual rustic and. 
																	But i don t really like the surface they leave behind when compared to a nice 180 grit sanding. 
																	Handscraping hardwood floors is the oldest way to sand a floor.