Why Sand Wood Furniture?
Though sanding may seem like a challenging step, it is a necessary part of the wood refinishing process. It will help bring back those gleaming wood surfaces and will eliminate any scratches, cuts, or flaws in the wood. Sanding is also needed in order to ensure that a wood stain soaks in to the wood surface properly. After you strip old stain or paint off of wood furniture, the grain in the wood closes up, making it impossible for new finishes to soak in. By sanding your wood furniture, you will help to re-open the wood grain, making it easier for new finishes to be applied evenly. Choosing Your Sandpaper Sandpaper is the single most important tool that you will use when you are sanding. Sandpaper is simply a type of thick paper that is covered in particles that have very sharp edges. These edges work just like the teeth in a saw, removing small layers off of the top of your wood furniture. There are four main types of sandpapers, named for the types of particles that they use: • flint
