1.   After he closed, he had the hardwood floors sanded and the walls painted in colors like Wedgwood blue and a rich salmon.

2.   But because some water-based varnishes are not compatible with oil, the floor must be sanded to the bare wood before using the oil-based varnish.

3.   But in most cases, especially if the stain is old, it will be difficult to remove unless the whole floor is sanded down and completely refinished.

4.   For starters, sanding floors properly does not make a mess.

5.   Ground-in dirt must be removed by sanding the floors.

6.   If the cupping is not severe, you can sand or have the floor sanded to buck down those rising edges.

7.   If the entire surface of a solid hardwood floor has deteriorated, the whole floor can be sanded to remove all the old finish.

8.   I removed the carpet, sanded the floor with a commercial sander, and applied a stain.

9.   On the following trip I sanded the floors and began the practice of learning ten new words a day.

10.   Once the floor has been sanded, it is ready to receive a finish.