Grit Guides

This guide shows how to prep for stain without blotchy absorption on a oak dining table using silicon carbide sheets for wet or dry use. The key is a uniform scratch pattern—so move up only when the previous grit’s scratches...

Oak Tabletop sanding for prep for stain is mostly about removing marks evenly and leaving a consistent scratch pattern so your next step (stain, paint, oil, or clear coat) looks uniform. The trick is not speed—it’s a steady grit progression...