Occupation information for Floor Sanders and Finishers District Of Columbia

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Scrape and sand wooden floors to smooth surfaces using floor scraper and floor sanding machine, and apply coats of finish.

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Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: 1 to 12 months on-the-job training

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Buff and vacuum floors to ensure their cleanliness prior to the application of finish.
Scrape and sand floor edges and areas inaccessible to floor sanders, using scrapers, disk-type sanders, and sandpaper.
Attach sandpaper to rollers of sanding machines.
Inspect floors for smoothness.
Guide sanding machines over surfaces of floors until surfaces are smooth.
Apply filler compound and coats of finish to floors to seal wood.
Remove excess glue from joints, using knives, scrapers, or wood chisels.

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