Floor Sanders and Finishers scrape and sand wooden floors to smooth surfaces using a floor scraper and floor sanding machine, and then apply coats of finish.
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- Floor Sanders and Finishers
- Architecture and Construction
What do they typically do
- Apply filler compound and coats of finish to floors to seal wood
- Inspect floors for smoothness
- Lay and set mosaic tiles to create decorative wall, mural, and floor designs
- Attach sandpaper to rollers of sanding machines
- Use hand and power cutting tools to cut and shape tile to fit around obstacles and into odd spaces and corners
- Guide sanding machines over surfaces of floors until surfaces are smooth
- Remove excess glue from joints, using knives, scrapers, or wood chisels
- Scrape and sand floor edges and areas that floor sanders can't reach using scrapers, disk-type sanders, and sandpaper
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth +1.0%
Job Openings 18
Education & Training
- Education Some may require a high school diploma or GED certificate.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
Private Training Programs
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