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If the furniture is painted then you would need approx a 60-80 grit sandpaper, then gradually move to a finer paper. When paint is almost gone finish with about a 320 or 400 grit paper so it is completely smooth. If you want to repaint then you don't need to remove all the paint unless you are painting over an enamel paint with a latex. (oil based vs. water based). You can however prime it with a good primer once the wood is smoothed. Or if you remove all paint you can then stain it. before you paint/stain your wood be sure and remove all dust from the wood with a clean damp cloth. let wood dry and then proceed. good luck and wear a dust mask :-)
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∙ 11y agoTake a piece of sandpaper and rip it to a size that will fit comfortably in your hand. fold it in half to get a better grip in it. If you are sanding corners, place the sandpaper in your hand such that the corner on the wood rests on the inside of your thumb with the sandpaper between. Run the sandpaper back and forth on the corner until the corner is sanded to the desired look. To sand a surface, either use a sandpaper block, or take a piece of sandpaper roughly twice the size of your palm, for it in half and run it on the wood in straight motions that go with the grain of the wood, with your hand, until the wood is the desired thickness.
If by your question you meant "What grade sandpaper should I use on wood," the answer depend on what you want to do. To remove a lot of wood fast, use 60 or 70 grit sandpaper. For the final light shaping use 100 or 120, and to produce a perfect finish at the end use 220 or 240 grit.
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Sand paper needed to refinish furniture?
Sometimes you need sand paper to strip wood from furniture.
Do you need to sand wood first then prime it?
yes
Can refinishing furniture damage the wood?
Refinishing furniture can damage the wood surface if tools and chemicals are used incorrectly. One example is to make sure you sand with the grain of the wood instead of against the grain.
Is it possible to purchase furniture dining sets that are made from sustainable wood sources?
It is possible to purchase furniture dining sets that are made from sustainable wood sources. More companies are making furniture out of non-wood materials.
Would a chest of drawers made of ply board be a quality piece of furniture vs. real wood?
No. Generally the face frame of a piece of furniture is made from solid wood.
What kind of furniture is not made out of wood?
Typically, you will find the type of furniture made out of materials other than wood to be furniture intended for outdoor use. These items are intended to stand up to the abuses of wind, rain, sun, and snow, where wood furniture would not fare well.
What was furniture made from in Greek times?
Wood and metal.
What exactly is Amish furniture ?
Amish furniture is any furniture manufactured by Amish people, and is normally completely made of wood. They make furniture for all different rooms, and there are websites where you can arrange for custom pieces to be made, with different types of wood.
What percentage of office furniture sales is made up of wood products?
Wood products consistently made up about one-quarter of total office furniture sales.
What is the best way to refinish wood rocking chairs?
The best way to refinish any type of wood on any furniture is to sand it down, either with a power sander, or sand paper. Then you need to get some wood stainer or re-finisher.
Where can one purchase furniture made from old wood?
You can purchase furniture made from old wood online from The Old Wood Co. Once on the website, click on "Dealer Locator" to find a dealer near your area.
What wood is a stool made from?
A stool is simply a shape, and can be made out of any wood that is strong enough to be used for furniture.
