Wood filler makes surfaces look perfect—until uneven sanding ruins the illusion. If you’ve ever noticed a visible patch or shallow dip under paint, it’s often because the filler wasn’t sanded flush. This guide explains how to level and smooth wood...
Even skilled painters sometimes leave behind thin smears of caulk around trim joints or corners. If not cleaned up properly, these smears gum up sandpaper and cause uneven paint sheen. This guide shows how to safely remove dried or smeared...
Composite decking is engineered from wood fibers and plastics (often capped with a hard polymer shell). That cap is precisely why sanding can go very wrong: even light sanding can heat, smear, or permanently scar the surface, voiding warranties and...
Prep Anodized Aluminum for Paint: Sand or De-Anodize?Anodizing is an engineered oxide that makes aluminum tougher and more corrosion-resistant. It also changes how you prep for paint. Sometimes the right move is to sand and scuff the anodized film so...
Flatten End-Grain Butcher Blocks with a Sled (80–220 Grit)End-grain butcher blocks are champions at resisting knife marks and staying flat in service—but they can be tricky to flatten after glue-up. The wood’s hardness changes block to block, and end grain...
Sanding Veneered Drawer Fronts Around Pulls (No Burn-Through)Veneered drawer fronts are notoriously easy to ruin with the wrong sanding approach—especially around hardware where curves, edges, and unsupported areas invite burn-through. This step-by-step guide shows you how to prep veneered faces...
Fiberglass is widely used in boats, cars, and DIY projects because of its strength and light weight. But whether you’re repairing damage or preparing for paint, sanding is essential. The right grit sequence ensures smooth results without damaging the fiberglass...
Plastic is everywhere—from car interiors to household items and DIY projects. But sanding plastic requires special care: too much pressure causes scratches or even melting. With the right grit sequence and light technique, you can prepare plastic for painting or...
Concrete is durable and strong, but raw surfaces are often rough, dusty, and unattractive. Sanding concrete transforms it from coarse and uneven to smooth and polished—perfect for floors, countertops, or decorative projects. With the right grit sequence, you can achieve...
