Tag: sanding
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Dry sanding vs wet sanding: Which method to use for home improvement?
If you’re a home renovator or DIYer, it’s likely that most of the sanding you’ve done is dry sanding. This means sanding a surface such as wood or a painted wall directly using sandpaper or a sanding wood tool. Another method, called ‘wet sanding’, involves wetting the material before sanding, usually with water (although some…
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Sanding plywood isn’t tricky, once you know how
Plywood is a multi-talented material, and there’s much more to this adaptable wood than meets the eye. It can be used for a wide range of DIY projects ranging from home improvements through to renovations. However, there is a wide range of types, grades, and finishes that determine how the plywood is used. It can…
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10 ways to make sanding less dusty
It’s well worth exploring ways to make sanding dust-free – or at least to reduce the dust released as much as possible. If you’re successfully containing the dust from sanding, less will be released into the environment. Dust released by sanding can irritate the eyes, nose and throat. Significant quantities are linked to more serious…
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The costs of sanding a wood floor — from professional rates to DIY sander tools
There are plenty of good reasons to sand a wood floor. It can make the floor (or subfloor) level, removes stains or unwanted paint, and gives the wood a silky-smooth finish that feels great underfoot. I should know, as I sanded my self-layed parquet floor using orbital sanders. One thing that might put you off…