Can I sand concrete with a belt sander?

Concrete requires heavier sanding equipment than wood. Unless you’re working on a very small surface, you shouldn’t try to do this by hand. The job will require a belt sander or a floor sander with heavy duty silicone carbide sandpaper. Grinders are also effective, but they can leave a rough texture that may not be desirable for your project.

What is a belt sander?

A belt sander or strip sander is a sander used in shaping and finishing wood and other materials.

What is the plural of belt sander?

A belt sander (machine used to mechanize the process of sanding) Noun []. sander (plural sanders) . A person employed to sand wood.; A machine to mechanize the process of sanding. (railway) A device which spreads sand on the rails in wet, snowy or icy conditions to improve traction.() A small device resembling a salt shaker but containing sand that was shaken over a document to remove excess ink