If you want the most professional-worthy paint job possible, sanding your walls really is a must. Not only does it smooth out your surface for an even application, but it helps your paint to adhere ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Sanding by hand is a forgotten skill that was well known to woodworkers generations ...

Seeing sandpaper on a project checklist may seem like an easy enough item to check off—that is, until you hit the hardware store and face stacks of sandpaper sheets and booklets, each distinctly ...

Dear James: Our century-old house has natural woodwork, but most should be refinished. How do I decide what types and grits of sandpaper to buy and which to use where? — Deandra R. Dear Deandra: As ...

I have heard it time after time. “I wish I could make my sandpaper last longer!” You may not know it, but you could hold some of the keys to doing just that! A few factors that you can control could ...

There are three primary concepts in the industry concerning the sanding of wood products that need to be evaluated. Two of these concern end users of wood-based products and the third concerns veneer ...

Sandpaper is one of the more versatile items to have for any DIY project, useful for a variety of applications. Whether you're smoothing out wood to give it a fresh coat of paint or prepping metal for ...

Which sanding tool is the best? Electric sanding tools reduce the required physical effort when sanding. Electric sanders come in many shapes, sizes and styles, allowing woodworkers to do everything ...