Sand & Finish School
Be The Best You Can Be.
American Sanders Sand & Finish Schools provide thorough hands-on training courses designed to enhance your current skill set as a wood floor craftsman. Whether you are an experienced contractor or just getting started as a sand and finish craftsman, the American Sanders training classes can help you become the best that you can be.
Some of what you will learn:
- Sanding patterns and techniques that make flatter floors
- How to clock the buffer to eliminate scratch marks
- Double style edging technique to achieve smoother edges
2026 schedule
September 22-24, 2026 American Sanders Advanced Sand & Finish School, Charlotte, NC. $575 An advanced three-day course covering sanding and finishing techniques. Learn best practices for achieving flawless results, improving efficiency, and delivering a finished product that exceeds customer expectations. Lunch will be provided each day.
October 21-22, 2026 American Sanders Advanced Sand & Finish School, Sherwood, OR. $350 An advanced two-day course covering sanding and finishing techniques. Learn best practices for achieving flawless results, improving efficiency, and delivering a finished product that exceeds customer expectations. Hosted by Hardwood Industries. Lunch will be provided each day.
The American Sanders Training Program is led by Daniel Boone. A second-generation wood floor contractor, Daniel has more than 45 years of experience in the wood floor industry. As the former Technical Director at the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA), Daniel created a national curriculum for the wood flooring education program and trained over 10,000 students.
Check out this video from a Rubio Monocoat and American Sanders class!
