Is It Worth the Cost to Rent a Floor Sander?
While renting a floor sander is a much more affordable option than hiring a contractor to help you refinish your floor, is it worth it? Having a professional complete the work means you know it will be finished to a high level, however if you have some skill, a little patience, and do some research, you can cut costs considerably by renting a floor sander and completing the job yourself.
You should bear in mind that this isn’t a job you should rush, so you might well have to rent it for several days in order to ensure the job gets done right. Also make sure to check if your floor can be sanded – you’d be surprised by how many people forget to do this! If you don’t feel confident in your sanding abilities, then the best advice would be not to risk it – paying for brand new flooring to be installed is going to be more expensive than hiring a contractor or a few days.
If you do decide you can handle the sander you’ll usually be renting two pieces of equipment: the large drum sander and the edger. Check out the following tips: