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Refinishing Vintage Hardwood Floors |
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Written by admin (Cranston, Rhode Island)
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Protective Gear | Page 3 of 6
For all sanding jobs, be sure to carry along at least a disposable
paint mask, and for
larger jobs, a respirator with charcoal filtering. Sanding any floor
will generate large piles
of dust, and older floors are likely to give up varnish and paint chips
that are better off out of your lungs and in the trash heap.
Outside
ventilation is also a must. Piles of dust within a room can quickly
become an explosion hazard. Hardwood dust exposure can also irritate the skin,
so be sure to have your extremeties covered. More information about
precautions you can take when handling wood dust can be found on the
U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA web site .
As belt sanders can produce a day's worth of irritating noise, save yourself a headache and bring along some heavy-duty ear protection muffs as well.
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