A lot of people prefer timber floors for many reasons. The most obvious reason is their beauty. Timber floors are marvelous home 
decorations. Apart from their beauty, timber floors are easy to clean. You do not need to worry about stubborn dirt permanently sticking on your floors. Also, they are durable and of high-quality than most types of flooring. In conjunction with that, they are natural hence you do not have to add carpets on your floor. They are smooth and provide enough warmth. However, they are delicate hence they need proper maintenance when it comes to sanding and polishing. Below are some helpful tips concerning timber floors sanding and polishing.
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Get Rid of Roughness
At the beginning of maintenance, consider smoothening your floor. Smoothening the floor removes all the stubborn dirt and other material that makes the floor appear rough. Several types of sandpapers will result in a perfect outcome depending on the step. Also, remember to scrub off the previous coatings for a clean look. A belt sander may be the perfect tool for you.
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Use the Proper Sandpaper
You should select the proper sandpaper depending on the grit. Smooth floors need sandpapers that have high grit and are less coarse. 
Rough floors require sandpapers with a low grit and high coarseness. In other words, sandpapers with low grit have high coarseness and vice versa. Select the appropriate sandpaper based on the situation of your timber floor to avoid damage or zero work.
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Smoothen the Edges and Corners
A belt sander cannot rich some parts of the timber floor such as the edges. Consider using the floor edger to smoothen the edges. The corners will require a different tool because the floor edger only works for the edges. Triangular sanding equipment is a right tool for the job.
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Coat the Floor
Once the timber floor is smooth, including the edges and corners, it is time to coat your floor. Use a brush and a coating roller for perfect work. Repeat the coating until the color appears intense or the way you desire.
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Smoothen Again
After coating, you will need to smoothen the floor again because the coating procedure comes with some roughness. Contemplate using an orbital sander. The grit should be around 120-150.
The above steps should guide you to achieving a beautiful and smooth timber floor. Your sanding and polishing should be perfect when you follow the proper steps and use the appropriate tools for each of the steps. After the first coating, remember to wait for at least 9 hours to apply two more coats.