Most sandpaper you’ll find in a hardware store uses synthetic abrasives for its scratchy power. Each one has a different sharpness level and some are more long-lasting tha… See more

Sandpaper grit ratings tell you the size of the abrasive particles. In the US, sandpaper manufacturers typically use the Standard Scale, where the grit gets finer as the rating g… See more

When you’re hand sanding, always go in the direction of the wood grain to avoid making conspicuous scratches. Use even pressure with long, smooth strokes. Check your work r… See more

Start sanding wooden pieces with 80-grit to remove surface imperfections. Then follow up with incrementally finer grits: 100, 120, 150, 180, and finally, 220. Each successive grit erases … See more