'The builder RUINED my floor... Can You Fix It?'

Once again, a journeyman builder tries his hand at sanding, but once again, it doesn't go well. Check out my resand of this gem of a floor hidden under a dented old dirty surface.

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[doitdave]

I worked as a parquet and floor layer in Germany for 10 years. We used exactly the same tools as you and proceeded in exactly the same way as you. I've seen many youtube videos about sanding parquet floors. In my eyes, your videos with your approach and results are considered exemplary. Nice to see that you reach such a high level of quality. This work looks easy as a spectator, but requires a lot of practice until you achieve a respectable result. Every floor is different. This is where you can see who has experience and that comes at a price. Keep up the good work!

[johnluiten]

It never gets boring watching a pro work.

[bilnitro]

40 years of doing finish carpentry and I didn't know a pneumatic nailset was a thing. Nice work!

[danroaddog]

Sanding on the angle flattens the floor. Second sanding is with the grain is done with a finer grit sand paper to remove sand scratches.

[machinech]

Can't say enough how good it is to see someone take pride and doing a great job. Taking time to share that knowledge is a real gift. Thanks for the video and here's hoping the holiday's treated you well.

[Dallasjcutler]

The first sanding marks clearing up the unevenness, so satisfying!

[Wpper]

Since it can take a couple of days till the floors are finished it is super important to store the dust bags outside of the house, if they aren't disposed right away, as they are self inflammable. Every cloth that came into contact with the oils should be dunked in water too.

[jimluby]

Beautiful restoration, and working in your socks is always a plus. Sad people try to say they can do a job, when they know they can't. Just glad there are more people around with your skills.

[splanzza]

Top notch! Been following for a while. Don’t let anyone downplay your approach and craftsmanship. So much to learn out of your examples and not just for flooring or any trades in general but as simple life philosophy. All the best from across the pond. 👊

[Marigoldblu]

Just loved watching this true craftsman at work. How delightful was that floor when finished. 🙂

[tdkrei]

It doesn't get much better than that. Nice workmanship. Keep on smiling.

[mikevandenbosch]

Very enjoyable to watch a skilled craftsman doing a job properly. All of the small details reveal that you have experience and you care enough to do it well for you clients. Well done.

[jasoncooperpcola]

I must say, it looks like you have 100% confidence in your abilities. That floor turned out great!

[fly]

My client banged nails down unfortunately it went straight through a pipe. Luckily my cousin who was a plumber sorted it in 15 minutes. He told me only to do this if I know where pipes are. I’ve had four near misses over 25 years. Great videos by the way.

[gregcarter]

This is absolutely a thing, and a process, of beauty. Thank you for showing us how it should be done.

[graphguy]

Wow... my hat is off to your professionalism and even artistic pride. That was a magnificent transformation.

[bomax]

This must have been 10 or 12 more processes than I thought was needed. Fantastic job.

[veronikavolhejnova]

Love watching people do what they really know how to do... Probably will be some king of artisan or craftsman in my next life. Thank you!

[jonasaur]

I think this is my fav floor sanding video ever. Well done!

[nascarhyde]

Great job once again Ben! Beautiful plainsawn white oak floor!
I can't wait until you do your next video on sanding new floors. I'm all done installing my random width quarter/rift sawn white oak floors!
Paul from Clinton Township, MI, USA