In today’s hardwood flooring business, speed and flexibility matter just as much as finish quality. Jobsites change, subfloors surprise you, coatings fight back, and schedules keep tightening. The last thing contractors need is to haul three different machines just to get through one sanding and refinishing project.
That’s where the American Sanders Phoenix Rotary Sander changes the game.
Now available from City Floor Supply, the Phoenix was engineered specifically for professional wood floor contractors who need one machine that can adapt to every phase of floor preparation — from aggressive material removal to final coating prep — without slowing down or compromising results.
A true modular sanding platform
What makes the Phoenix stand out is its patent-pending modular design. Unlike traditional buffers or dedicated planetary sanders, the Phoenix can transform from a driven planetary system into a standard rotary sander in minutes, all on the same machine. That means you’re no longer choosing between heavy cutting power and fine-finish versatility. You get both in one platform.
Every Phoenix ships with the planetary head and shroud, along with a 17-inch rotary shroud, so you’re ready to go straight out of the box. On a real jobsite, that translates into fewer machines on the truck, less setup time, and the ability to shift strategies quickly when a floor needs more or less aggression than expected.
Power that holds up on tough floors
This isn’t a light-duty buffer dressed up to look heavy-duty. It’s a true production-grade sanding platform designed to maintain even pressure, smooth scratch patterns, and predictable results across everything from engineered flooring to solid hardwood floors.
Planetary when you need it, rotary when you don’t
With the Phoenix, contractors can handle aggressive prep and fine finishing with the same machine. In planetary mode, the driven head delivers the kind of multi-directional cutting action you need for flattening floors, removing coatings, and correcting uneven substrates. When it’s time to screen, abrade between coats, or prep for finishing, switching to the rotary shroud gives you the control and consistency of a traditional buffer without pulling out a second machine.
This flexibility doesn’t just make the Phoenix more convenient. It directly improves workflow efficiency, especially on jobs where conditions change as the floor is opened up.
Designed for the realities of the jobsite
American Sanders built the Phoenix to work the way contractors actually work. The bi-directional folding handle allows full-range positioning, so you can stay comfortable and in control whether you’re working open areas, tight spaces, or pushing long straight runs.
A bright 7,500-lumen LED work light with a 25,000-hour lifespan helps reveal scratch patterns, coating residue, and surface defects before they turn into callbacks. Even moving the machine is easier. With the removable transport dolly, getting a fully equipped 170-pound machine from the truck to the floor is far less of a workout, making jobsite logistics faster and safer
Dust control is also built into the system, thanks to a reinforced nylon dust skirt that’s quick to remove and connect to your vacuum setup. The Phoenix sands to within 3/8 of an inch from the wall, reducing the amount of edge blending and hand work needed at the end of the job.
One machine that replaces several
Most contractors today rely on multiple prep tools: a planetary for leveling, a buffer for sanding, and something else for coating prep. Each one costs money, takes up space, and requires maintenance. The Phoenix consolidates those functions into one rugged, modular platform, giving you the ability to handle a wider range of jobs with fewer machines and less downtime.
For refinishing crews, restoration specialists, and high-end installers alike, that means faster turnaround, more consistent finishes, and a cleaner, more streamlined workflow from start to final coat.
American Sanders Phoenix now available at City Floor Supply
The American Sanders Phoenix Modular Rotary Sander is now in stock at City Floor Supply. Each unit includes the planetary head, planetary shroud, and 17-inch rotary shroud, giving contractors a complete, ready-to-work system right out of the box.
If you’re ready to simplify your sanding setup while expanding what your crew can handle, the Phoenix delivers the kind of versatility and power that modern hardwood floor contractors demand. Click here to learn more about this machine or give us a call at (800) 737-1786 to chat with a wood floor expert.
