The benefits of dustless sanding

What is dustless sanding?

Although the name may suggest, dustless sanding doesn’t imply that dust isn’t created during the sanding process, instead, the spread of dust is majorly reduced.

This process is carried out using a sanding machine that is connected to a powerful vacuum, so as the floor is being sanded, the vacuum picks up the dust that is created.

Not only does this reduce the amount of dust that becomes airborne and settles on the surrounding surfaces, but this process can also benefit your entire project in several other ways.

A healthier way of working

Airborne dust can negatively impact the air quality on-site and lead to potential health risks. Fine dust created when sanding wood can irritate the eyes, nose, and mouth and even trigger allergic reactions or worsen symptoms for asthma sufferers.

Using a dustless sanding machine for your project, whether is it a single-floor restoration or an entire building renovation, can help to promote a healthier working environment.

This all-in-one machine can help to remove the risk to the health of workers as the system captures dust before it can be spread further and contains the particles within an enclosed compartment.

Cleaner work environments

Construction sites, or buildings where renovation projects take place, generally become cluttered and dirty very quickly.

One of the most significant benefits of using a dustless sanding system is the ability to ensure your working environment remains clean throughout the project.

Due to the nature of this machine, dust isn’t consistently being distributed into the air and therefore can’t settle onto floors, walls, or any other available surfaces. As the vacuum picks up a large percentage of the dust fallout, this eliminates the ability for dust to spread and reduces the amount of clean-up necessary.

Time and cost-efficient

Dust-free sanding can reduce the amount of preparation time needed before sanding, and significantly decrease the time required for post-project clean-up.

These machines mitigate the need for protective coverings to be laid out before a project as dust will be kept to a minimum throughout the process and therefore, sanding can begin immediately.

Additionally, dustless systems are often more efficient at removing old finishes and previous surface damage which helps to reduce the overall time spent on a project.

Professional service and exceptional results

A dustless sanding system ensures a high-quality and superior finish compared to a regular sanding system.

If dust isn’t removed from a floor it can re-settle onto the newly sanded floor and then once a finish is applied dust will be trapped beneath the coating. This results in an uneven surface and a less attractive outcome.

However, by using a dust-free method, the absence of dust particles allows for a more precise and refined final result.

Creating flawless results, with limited disruption

The sanding process can be messy and disruptive and in some instances, it can be difficult to eliminate traces of dust in a timely and cost-effective way.

Dustless sanding offers the perfect alternative solution to achieve an outstanding finish minus the mess and disturbance.

At AGP Decorators, we offer commercial dust-free sanding services, using a sealed system that sands surfaces, collects dust, and cleans the air during the sanding process.

As one of the few providers of this service in the North East, we deliver dustless sanding as part of larger renovation and restoration projects and as a stand-alone service.

For further information on how we can support your next project, get in touch with our team today.