How to Prep Sand Raw Wood

The most important part of finishing a piece of furniture happens before you open a can of stain or paint – it starts with the sanding. Sanding is critical to create a smooth surface. If your project starts with a rough surface, it will end with a rough surface.

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Use the following sanding sequences for raw wood.

PAINTED: First sand with 120 grit, followed by 150 grit.

WATER BASED STAINS & CLEAR COATS:
For closed-grain woods (such as Cherry, Pine, Maple, Birch or Alder) that will be STAINED with water based products use 150 grit, followed 220 grit.
For open grained woods (such as Oak, Ash, Mahogany, Parawood ) that will be STAINED with water based products use 120 grit, followed by 150, then 180 grit.
For wood that will be CLEAR COATED WITH A WATER BASED TOPCOAT, use 120 grit, followed by 150 or 220 grit.

OIL BASED STAINS & TOPCOATS
For wood that will be STAINED with an oil based product use 120 grit, followed by 150 grit.
For wood that will be CLEAR COATED WITH A OIL BASED topcoat, sand up to 150 grit.

IMPORTANT
Do not over sand! Over sanding will close the pores of the wood and it will not accept the finish.

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