Dustless Sanding

What is dustless sanding?

This process creates less dust than the standard sanding process. With the proper system (*) in place, about 99% of the dust that would otherwise be released into the air is captured and contained in a way that makes it easy to dispose of.

Although it’s called a “dustless” process, in reality, it’s not completely dust-free. There will always be a small amount of dust created and released into the air during any hardwood floor finishing process.

However, a proper dust control system will take care of the vast majority of the dust created during the sanding process.

The advantages of dustless hardwood floor sanding

It’s great for people with asthma and dust sensitivities. It’s also a good idea to use the dustless sanding process when you’re working with vulnerable populations like children, or when working in a hospital or rehabilitation facility.

It’s also a great idea because it can help cut down on finish problems since many hardwood floor finish problems are caused by dust that isn’t properly removed from the floor before proceeding to the next step in the installation process.

Dustless sanding usually takes less time than a standard sanding process would because there is less cleanup involved — no need to hire a cleaning company to come in after the job to clean up.

Note that you can’t throw caution to the wind when using a dustless sanding setup. For example, you still should tack the floor in between each coat of finish. But if you have the proper system in place, the majority of the dust should be taken care of.