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  • What are the proper precautions I need to take when using a hired sander?

    Buy a decent mask. They're not expensive.

    Double layer of plastic sheeting over every doorway there is, then two extra for luck. If someone wouldn't carry out a hit in your place you haven't used enough.

  • yes, I have one of these already. Assume that is suitable for sanding potential lead paint? and the plastic sheeting will keep everything contained within the area I suppose, then wet wipe everything and then hoover?

    Overly cautious im sure but would rather do it properly

  • Yeah if it’s got the right filters on, if your wanting to be super careful I’d get one of they paint suits that goes over your head too and you can remove outside once done

  • I realise I wasn't that specific... Basically the wood dust is very fine and will get absolutely everywhere. So you're trying to create air locks to limit how far it gets across the house, and stop it settling on soft furnishings.

    It will still manage to spread, but it's a lot easier to be wiping down surfaces in the adjacent rooms than hoovering and washing the clothes you left out in your bedroom upstairs.

    Other points:

    • go over the floor systematically with a hammer and punch. Exposed nails will rip the belt
    • get way more belts and discs than you think - hire shops normally refund the ones you bring back
    • change the bag frequently. Cleaning a split bag is no fun
    • if you have a nice vacuum grab a sacrifical one from FBM.
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