Surface preparation

This application example explains how to cleanly sand wood step by step with the belt sander. Suitable belt sanders are the BS 75 E or the BS 105 E used with the RUBIN 2 abrasive belts with P40 to P150 grit. This example illustrates the process with a wooden material that is fixed in place.

Environmental effects and natural wear cause the coating on house and room doors to lose its sheen or peel off over time. This guide shows you how to sand off doors and renovate old room doors so that they look like new. Sanding off doors is quick and clean with the right tool. These instructions do not cover how to re-coat the finished result.

As the weather takes a toll on shutters, they need to be sanded from time to time in order to refresh their appearance. The Festool system explains how to select the right materials and methods to sand shutters that show signs of light surface weathering and folding shutters that have been severely damaged by weather. In the latter scenario, the wood is often exposed as a result of the paint flaking. The method can be used for surfaces, edges, corners and slats. 

Even with the best care and attention, coatings on doors, windows and furniture wear away over time – paint and varnish can tear, flake and lose its shine. This guide makes it simple to remove paint from wood and to give surfaces a new lease of life with a fresh coat of paint. The ROTEX eccentric sander can be used to sand off old paint efficiently, quickly and with hardly any dust.