Glit/Microtron - A Katy Company

Learn How To Get More Action...With Sandscreens

MORE is exactly what you'll get from Glit/Microtron’s new and improved sandscreens. Our new state-of-the-art manufacturing process applies the grain and binder to our screens uniformly for unsurpassed strength and performance. These screens deliver 25% MORE cutting action and are 30% MORE durable than before. And with MORE grit and disc sizes to choose from, you'll score every time with the right screen. When it comes to wood floor refinishing don't just sit on the bench... get in the game.

Seven grit sizes available: 60, 80, 100, 120, 150, 180, 220 • SCREEN diameters from 12" to 24" • New convenient 10 pack • Use wet or dry • Durable non-loading, open weave mesh design • Use on wooden gym floors, racquetball courts or commercial wood floors Sandscreens....more information

Recommended procedures for restoring wood floors with Sandscreen

Dry Sanding Method

1) Place a #80 or #100 grit sandscreen disc under a coarse floor pad held in place with a pad holder (the floor pad and screen may be driven by a brush). Dry disc sand the floor in the opposite direction boards are running. Be careful not to remove court lines. Remove residue by vacuuming or sweeping the floor in the same direction as the boards.

2) Place a #120 grit sandscreen disc under the coarse floor pad. Dry disc sand the floor with a #120 grit sandscreen disc in the same direction as the boards.

3) Sweep and vacuum the floor, then tack rag thoroughly.

4) Apply finish according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.

5) If manufacturer recommends screening between coats, use a #150 or #180 grit sandscreen.

* For heavy build up and excessively worn floors, use steps 1-5. For scuffed and lightly worn floors, skip step 1.

Wet Scrubbing Method

1) Apply a mild soap and water cleaning solution to a small area of the floor using an automatic scrubber. (DO NOT over-saturate the floor!)

2) Scrub area evenly using a #100 or #120 grit sandscreen disc driven by a coarse floor pad.

3) Immediately pick up the cleaning solution with the automatic scrubber.

4) Thoroughly rinse with clean water using the automatic scrubber.

5) Allow the floor to dry thoroughly before applying finish according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.

6) If manufacturer recommends screening between coats, use a #150 or #180 grit sandscreen.

New Floor Sanding Method

1) Sand floors thoroughly with a drum and edge sander. Sweep or vacuum the floor thoroughly.

2) Place a #180 grit sandscreen disc under a Glit/Microtron Red Buffing floor pad held in place with a pad holder or under a brush. Sand surface evenly. Sweep or vacuum the floor thoroughly.

3) Disc sand the floor with a #100 or #120 grit sandscreen disc in the same direction as the boards.

4) Vacuum, then tack rag thoroughly.

5) Apply seal according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.

6) If manufacturer recommends screening between coats, use a #150 or #180 grit sandscreen.