Sanding Wood Table Top
Tables are one of the most difficult surfaces to sand without creating swirls scratches or defects by using poor sanding techniques or materials.
Sanding wood table top. Be sure to clean it off completely. Sanding also creates a ton of dust and is a lot of work. As the table dries after wet sanding a white residue will appear. If you sand through the polyurethane and remove some stain you can touch up with more.
Apply a wood conditioner according to the directions on the package. The higher the number the finer the grade. Sand the table beginning with the coarsest grit sandpaper 100 grit and sanding in the direction of the wood grain. Residue left in the grain lines of coarse grain wood will be trapped under the final coat and haunt you forever.
Next sand the table with the 150 grit paper and finish by sanding with the 220 grit paper. A typical varnish and stain removal method is sanding. Sandpaper grit size is important when sanding tables. The reason for sanding between coats is to knock down the swollen fibers to maintain a smooth surface.
A little basic knowledge of sanding and preparing wood before staining will help your staining project go faster and easier. Staining the wood causes the wood fibers to swell as they soak up the stain. Lower numbered grades denote. Lightly sand with 220 grit paper a very fine steel wool works too and clean with a tack cloth between coats.
The grade or grit of sandpaper is based on the number of sand granules per square inch of paper.