{"id":1205,"date":"2021-11-16T16:37:10","date_gmt":"2021-11-16T19:37:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/powertoolbase.com\/?p=1205"},"modified":"2022-11-18T15:19:21","modified_gmt":"2022-11-18T18:19:21","slug":"wood-smooth-finish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/powertoolbase.com\/wood-smooth-finish\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do You Get a Smooth Finish on Wood?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Smoothing wood isn’t all that difficult. It’s just a case of choosing the right tools and employing the correct technique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In order to get a smooth finish on wood, you should start with rough sandpaper that has a grit of 40 to 60. Next, move on to medium-grit sandpaper that’s 80- to 120-grit. Finally, finish sanding with fine-grit sandpaper between 150 and 180 grit. Using an oscillating hand sander may result in a smoother finish.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This guide is going to take you through the step-by-step process of sanding wood for a professional finish. There’s also advice on what to do if you need an alternative to sandpaper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hardwoods have dense grains that cut well, but these still need some minimal sanding to remove any saw marks. With hardwoods, you can skip to a higher grit number of over 300, giving you a smooth surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow to Make Wood Smooth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n