Sanding also creates a ton of dust and is a lot of work.
Sanding wood table top.
However we didn t want to sand the varnish off of this table because it was thick and doing so could remove too much wood and make the table top look uneven or imperfect.
Apply a wood conditioner according to the directions on the package.
If you sand through the polyurethane and remove some stain you can touch up with more.
Lower numbered grades denote.
Next sand the table with the 150 grit paper and finish by sanding with the 220 grit paper.
A typical varnish and stain removal method is sanding.
Sand the table beginning with the coarsest grit sandpaper 100 grit and sanding in the direction of the wood grain.
Sandpaper grit size is important when sanding tables.
Tables are one of the most difficult surfaces to sand without creating swirls scratches or defects by using poor sanding techniques or materials.
Be sure to clean it off completely.
Wipe the surface of the entire table using the tack cloth.
The higher the number the finer the grade.
Staining the wood causes the wood fibers to swell as they soak up the stain.
The grade or grit of sandpaper is based on the number of sand granules per square inch of paper.
A little basic knowledge of sanding and preparing wood before staining will help your staining project go faster and easier.
As the table dries after wet sanding a white residue will appear.
The reason for sanding between coats is to knock down the swollen fibers to maintain a smooth surface.