Answers tagged "medium grit"
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Use this for transition and prep stages after coarse cuts.
320 grit does not remove 180 grit scratches
Scratches from 180 grit remain after sanding with 320 grit.
Can I sand a popcorn ceiling?
Sanding popcorn ceiling texture can create heavy dust and uneven texture damage.
Can I sand composite deck scratches?
Composite decking can become lighter, fuzzy, or mismatched after sanding.
Can sandpaper smooth tile edges?
Cut tile edges can feel sharp or slightly rough.
Fence still has splinters after sanding
Fence boards can still feel splintery after light sanding.
Should I sand with or against the wood grain?
The user wants to know sanding direction for wood.
Stain looks blotchy after sanding
Wood stain appears uneven or blotchy after sanding.
What grit between shellac coats?
Shellac can feel rough or dusty between coats.
What grit cleans copper pipe before soldering?
Copper pipe may have oxidation or residue before soldering.
What grit for cherry wood before finish?
Cherry can show sanding scratches and uneven color after finish.
What grit for deck railings before stain?
Deck railings can feel rough or absorb stain unevenly.
What grit for end grain before stain?
End grain can absorb stain darker than the surrounding wood.
What grit for mahogany before stain?
Mahogany can show sanding scratches or uneven stain color.
What grit for paper mache before painting?
Paper mache can feel rough, lumpy, or fuzzy before paint.
What grit for sanding a shovel handle?
A shovel handle can feel rough, dirty, or splintery.
What grit for sanding a wooden baseball bat?
A wooden bat can feel rough or show old finish marks after use.
What grit for terracotta before painting?
Paint on terracotta can show rough spots or poor adhesion when the surface is dusty.
What grit for wood end grain?
Wood end grain can absorb more finish and look darker or rougher than face grain.
What grit removes dried wood glue?
Dried glue squeeze-out can leave raised spots and block stain absorption.
What grit removes marker from wood?
Marker ink remains visible on wood after cleaning.
What grit removes water stains from wood?
A water stain remains on wood after cleaning.
What grit should I use for epoxy resin?
The user needs grit guidance for sanding epoxy resin.
What grit should I use on veneer?
The user needs a grit for sanding veneer.
What grit smooths rough grout edges?
New or repaired grout can leave rough ridges along tile edges.
What is 120 grit sandpaper used for?
The user wants to know when 120 grit is appropriate.
Which grit is best before staining wood?
The user needs a grit for wood before stain.
Wood still rough after 120 grit
Wood fibers or roughness remain after sanding with 120 grit.
Wood still rough after 220 grit
The wood still feels raised or uneven after 220 grit.