Collection: Floor Sanding Belts

Those sizes are 8" x 19" for the Clarke EZ-8, 7-7/8" x 29-1/2" for the American Sanders and Clarke 8" drums, 9-7/8" x 29-1/2", 11-7/8" x 29-1/2" and 11-7/8" x 31-1/2" for 10" and 12" drum machines. Open-coat aluminum oxide is the standard for hardwood flooring; zirconia is available for heavy cuts on old finish.

Grit sequence for refinishing a floor

Start at 36 grit to remove old finish and level boards, move to 60, then 80, then finish at 100 or 120 before stain or sealer. Don't skip grits – the scratches from 36 grit won't come out with 100. Our guide on how to sand a floor with a drum sander covers technique and edge work.