Step by step to a perfectly sanded surface

1^st STEP

Sandpaper grit: very coarse to medium (P 40 – 80).

Depending on the surface, start with either P 40 (for old finishes) or P 80 (for raw wood) sanding grit. Important: please do not skip steps in grit while sanding because deep grooves made by coarse grit sandpaper cannot be removed with fine grit sandpaper.

Tools: sandpaper or belt sander

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2^nd STEP

Grit: medium (P 100).

Tools: sandpaper or belt sander or a single or multiple disc machine

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3^rd STEP

Patch cracks and holes with Osmo Holzpaste (for up to 2 mm in depth).

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4^th STEP

Grit: medium (P 100).

Tools: sandpaper or sanding mesh or a single or multiple disc machine

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5^th STEP

Grit: fine (P 120).

Tools: sandpaper or sanding mesh or a single or multiple disc machine