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Well, I thought I would report back following my work this weekend. The three-headed sander was a bust, I had too much over wood and it could barely get through the epoxy/filler. I took it back and picked up a drum sander and edger, and I wound up having to start at 36 grit. I used 36/60/100 as...

Thank you so much for this info CJ, I am going to follow it to a T. Fingers crossed I can get some high grits at the rental place. No stain, I’m using Bona NaturalSeal then two coats of Traffic Naturale. I did pick up the Bona T bar applicator and head, and I’ve watched the Bona training for...

I have the three head sander reserved - the one with the triangular base- they call it random orbital sander but I think pros might refer to it as the planetary? That’s all I have so far. Was planning to use a handheld orbital for edges where needed. I was thinking about also renting a buffer...

Thanks, I will purchase a lower grit too when I get my rental. I really appreciate your help. One question I have is about the sealer/finish I'm using. Bona recommends making a final cut with 80-120 grit paper, then "multi-disc with 120-150 grit." I don't have access to Bona machinery as a...

CJ, I wound up filling the knots with tinted epoxy, then trying out a test board with the filler I have and the two sealers I was trying to decide between (classic or natural). Photo attached. I think the filler is not very noticeable unless you're quite close to the floor, so I am thinking that...

The price was definitely attractive, but I bought the character grade because I wanted the knots and variation. I definitely don't want to hide them, just stabilize and fill them. I'll definitely use a dark color for that. The gaps between boards is another story... those I kind of want to hide...

Thanks for the reply CJ. That’s an interesting idea. What is the thinking there?

I installed a character-grade Rift/Quartered solid white oak floor. There are some gaps between boards, knots and bug holes. My question to you pros: should I trowel fill? I am concerned with the natural variation in wood color, that the filler might look bad. The area is only 450 SF, so I could...