Floor Sander 600B Orbital (Squarebuff)

1. How much does it cost to sand a floor/ deck?

The price to have a floor professionally sanded is between $22- $40 per 1m squared ($400- $1100 per room) dependent on the amount of sanding necessary and the quality of the finish. Staining, gap filling and polishing are all extra costs.

2. How much does it cost to rent/hire a floor sander?

The cost to hire/rent a floor sander is between $95-$110 over a 24-hour rental period, this price is dependent on machine quality, size and rental service. Sandpapers are often sold with rental equipment and range from $2-$15 apiece.

3. How long does it take to sand a floor/ deck?

The speed at which you can sand is dependent on both your skill set and the machine in use, however, on average you can expect to take around 30min per square metre for a high-quality finish.

4. What type of sandpaper to use on the floor/deck?

The sandpapers used are dependent on what type of sanding you require, i.e 24 grit sandpaper is coarse and will abrasively sand more off, leaving a rough finish; whereas 120 grit sandpaper is fine and will provide a smooth finish without taking off the volume. Popular sandpaper is 80 grit.