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What is the difference between The Rasp and todays engineered hardwood floor restoration technology

Written by The WerkMaster Team | Aug 22, 2023 2:51:03 PM

Tired of the old, tedious way of reviving floors? Enter "The Rasp" -  a game-changing solution that's reshaping how we approach refinishing floors. Especially for Engineered Hardwood Floors, which have a delicate 1/8" (3mm) top layer, the old methods like using a belt, drum, square buff, or random orbital sanders can be tricky to handle.

Even skilled hardwood refinishing experts think twice when working on these floors with their usual tools. A simple mistake can mean damaging the top layer and potentially needing to replace the entire floor – a costly mishap! 

Watch a drum sander expert describe some of the challenges of refinishing an engineered hardwood floor. 

 

Usually, when refinishing hardwood floors you'd need four machines – belt sander, floor buffer, multi-drive orbital sander, and handheld edger – particularly if you plan on staining the floor. Sounds like a lot, right? But here comes "The Rasp" to make things easier.

So, what is the difference between The Rasp and todays engineered hardwood floor restoration technology?

The Rasp is an all-in-one solution, combining the power of five machines in a single device!

The Rasp is a floor sander, edger, multidrive and a buffer.

And as an additional advantage – it is ideal for Concrete Surface Preparation!

The Rasp features our SandPaperLess Refinishing System that incorporates metal bond diamond abrasive tooling originally designed for removing thinset, mastics and coatings on concrete floors.

WerkMaster was the first company to incorporate this technology and over the years we were able to refine the system. It is impervious to the effects of aluminum oxide coatings. Thanks to our patented direct drive multi-head design and Plug & Go Technology, "The Rasp" confidently removes the aluminum oxide coating without causing any harm to your cherished floor.

Watch the video to witness the ease and effectiveness of this incredible system.

 

The aluminum oxide finish that is on engineered wood floors is extremely hard and quickly dulls regular sandpaper, but not our metal bond diamond abrasive tooling! It is designed to last over hundreds of jobs on refinishing aluminum oxide coated floors!

Additionally, the Rasp's SandPaperLess System offers another advantageous feature. With this innovative system, most engineered floors can be effortlessly finished in just 2 to 3 simple steps.

First Step50/60 Grit S-Segs
Next Step60 TurboBrade Pads
Final Step80 Grit TurboFinish Pads

Consider the affordability of The Rasp:
The Rasp is priced at an attractive $6995.00USD.

Now, consider the cumulative expense of utilizing traditional technology:

Drum Floor Sander $8200.00USD 
Edger $2700.00USD
Multi-Drive Orbital Sander $6200.00USD
Buffer or Square buff machine $1200.00USD

Total cost: $18 300.00USD

We strongly encourage you to watch both of these informative videos!

Brian Strickland from American Sanders takes you through a detailed, step-by-step guide on sanding and sealing an oak hardwood floor. This video is a must-watch for both DIY enthusiasts and skilled contractors.

 

To get a comprehensive understanding of refinishing a hardwood floor with a Clarke Sander, don't miss the excellent video from Hardwood Floor Refinishing 101.

 

After you've watched these videos, take a moment to compare the traditional hardwood floor refinishing process with the innovative WerkMaster Rasp System. 

Key considerations to keep in mind:

1: The Rasp Edging to 1/8” of the wall.
2: The Rasp offers a user-friendly experience with fewer steps.
3: Provides a consistent sanding profile from wall to wall. No need for blend the floor when using The Rasp.
4: No stall marks, divots or chatter marks.

Watch The Rasp Video:

 

Ready to restore your hardwood floor with The Rasp?

Want to Rent a WerkMaster? Call your local Rental Store. If they don’t carry The Rasp, ask them to contact us at 1-866-373-WERK and they can take advantage of our TRY Before You BUY Program.

As an additional bonus, we are pleased to offer you a $150.00 certificate towards your rental from them as a thank you for referring WerkMaster.

To receive further details, feel free to reach out to us at 1-866-373-WERK or send us an email at info@werkmaster.com.