What Do You Do After Sanding Wood

And a 36-grit granule caught under a 60-grit belt will leave an ugly gash in the floor.

What do you do after sanding wood. Vacuum or Blow Off Dust Start by blowing off the bulk of the sawdust and sanding residue t using an air compressor fitted with a blower nozzle. Sanding gives you an opportunity to restore your old damaged hardwood floors change the look and refinish with a protective sealant. Secondly throw on some gloves because you dont want mineral spirits and paint stripper residue all over your hands.

What different is that you will need to go to extra length to prepare the project for staining. Lightening surfaces certain surfaces can appear dull after intense sanding. Sweep or vacuum the floor before you move up to the next grit.

It is good to use a shop vac to clean the surface between sanding grits removing the larger grit particles from the wood before sanding with the next higher grit. While blowing the dust off with compressed air removes the dust it also mixes it into the air so some of it can settle back onto the surface and so you can breath it. Vacuum the entire area thoroughly.

Brush the stain liberally onto the table following the natural direction of the grain. By sanding before applying a fresh coat of stain you are ensuring the stain will adhere to the wood well and last for years before needing a new coat. Even better is vacuuming every surface and crevice of your project with a shop vacuum fitted with a good quality filter designed to trap the microscopic dust.

The mineral spirits will clean any grime or grease off of your surface making it ready for painting or staining. Wood dust from sanding will cause problems if its not removed from the surface before staining. Applying a stain can help make surfaces appear brighter and more lustrous.

The Final Results. Apply a wood conditioner according to the directions on the package. This involves thorough cleaning and sanding.