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.