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How to Sand Wood - Flat Wooden Surfaces and Planks
When working with wood in construction and decorating projects, it is essential to note that, regardless of the type of wood being worked with, one aspect must be given particular attention. That is sanding. It is crucial to ensure that wooden furniture, such as cabinets, are sanded to the highest standard in order to present their best appearance.
It is particularly important to achieve a good sanding result for products where the wood grain is still visible in the finished product, and if you plan to use paint or varnish. The better prepared you are, the better the results will be.
We can provide a comprehensive range of abrasives and tools to assist you in achieving the optimal end result. Our dust-free solutions ensure a virtually dust-free working environment.
Simple Steps for Sanding Flat Wooden Surfaces and Planks
1. Tools
The first step in sanding a wooden surface is to select the appropriate tool, which can guarantee that you can sand for extended periods without fatigue, with high manoeuvrability and precision.
2. Abrasives
The selection of abrasive is dependent upon the type of wood being sanded.
We provide an excellent all-round solution with a wide range of wood types, including softer woods such as pine and hardwoods such as oak. For a high-quality paper abrasive that is both fast and efficient, we recommend ceramic abrasives, our advanced II ceramic.
Learn more about XPRAZOR’s abrasive
Intermediate sanding of wood paint coats
When painting wooden surfaces such as cabinet doors, dining tables or similar, a smooth finish is required for the final coat of paint. It is therefore essential that each coat of paint is flawless.
Despite the greatest care, there is always a risk that particles such as air bubbles or dust will adhere to the wet paint on the surface. The solution is to sand the surface between the primer and paint layers. With our solution, intermediate sanding can be quick, easy and dust-free.
Sanding between coats of paint with our solution
Sand the Surface
Once each coat has dried, sand the entire surface with an orbital electric sander. For optimal results, we advise using our abrasive paper purple, orange dry abrasive, or abrasive paper yellow.
To prevent overly aggressive materials and the risk of sanding the paint layer, we recommend using a medium-grit abrasive (240-400).
The use of a dust collector when sanding is an effective method of minimizing airborne dust particles. This process not only benefits your health but also ensures the longevity of the paint layer.
Taking care of your health
Your most valuable asset is you.
When you require optimal performance and efficiency, without inhaling dust, our dust-free solutions are the ideal solution. By directing dust into the collection bag, you can be sure that it will not enter the lungs of yourself or your customers.
