How To Prepare Wood For Sanding

For larger surfaces you can use a paint stripper.

How to prepare wood for sanding. Follow it through with a 100 a 120 a 150 and a 180- grit paper respectively. It is the primary tool to clean the woodwork. Watch cabinetmaker Steve Maxwell explain the method he uses for prepping wood for a flawless finish.

You can create a makeshift sanding aid by wrapping a piece of sandpaper around a block of wood that fits in your hand. As you notice a sandpapers grit number determines the coarseness of its grit. Remove the Baseboards Before Sanding.

That means you should follow the lines on the wood and sand in that direction. Sand the surface of the wood until its smooth then wipe off any dust and debris. There are few steps to follow to ready the wood for painting once you are done with sanding.

Use a scraper to remove loose paint from the siding working from every direction. This is a necessary step as you do not want the sanding machine to catch these nails and cause more damage to your floor and the sanding machine. Tear or cut a sheet of sandpaper into fourths then fold each piece until it fits comfortably beneath three fingers of your hand.

Work a paint scraper from every direction keeping the blade flat against the wood so you dont create gouge marks. If the first coat doesnt cover the wood grain underneath let it dry sand the wood a second time then apply a second coat. Go around with a hammer and make sure you sink all of these nails back into the hardwood floor.

Apply a finish to protect the wood from water damage dirt or stains. Use a long-handled scrubber brush and a mild detergent to gently scrub away accumulated dirt grime mold and other residue. On most raw woods start sanding in the direction of the grain using a 120-150 grit paper before staining and work up to 220 grit paper.