Can I Paint Right After Sanding

A simple product that combines sand or similar abrasive material on the strong backing paper sandpaper is used to smooth surfaces remove rust or paint and can prepare a surface as well.

Can i paint right after sanding. The trick is using the right product and starting with the right primer. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Materials used in the video. The grit of the sandpaper may range from coarse and rough to nearly smooth.

Our Handcrafted Life suggests using a 320 grit sandpaper if you plan on your piece being very smooth with a clear glass or glossy finish. For a finished paint job that just needs a little more smoothness and shines starts with an 800 or even a 1000 grit sandpaper. This means you may have to sand the finish down and start over.

The paint will sand off easily but the residue will likely clump up when sanding it will take time but will eventually come off. No one wants that. The paint needs to be hard so the sanding wont cause damage or imperfections in the final finish.

If you plan on just painting your wood you can stop at a 120 grit sandpaper. Once primer is dry you should sand the primer before moving on to the. For outside and inside corners use paper with metal beads such as softline beads made by CSR Synko.

If your paint foundation is solid primed right your top coat will be durable and long-lasting. If you want to paint over clear coat get out your sanding block and wet sandpaper first. Choosing the right grit for your needs will depend on the task at hand.

The reason we usually recommend not sanding is that the paint could still be too soft to sand despite it feeling dry to the touch. It is good to use a shop vac to clean the surface between sanding grits removing the larger grit particles from the wood before sanding with the next higher grit. Remember when sanding anything its always important to take it slow.