Grit Guides

This guide shows how to de-fuzz soft grain before paint on a pine trim boards 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 are...

Fresh cedar, pine, and other exterior siding often ships with a shiny, slightly burnished surface known as mill glaze. It looks smooth, but that sheen can block stain and sealer from soaking in. The fix isn’t ultra-fine sanding—it’s a short,...