Choosing and Using Sandpaper

By: Scott Gibson, This Old House magazine (Page 5 of 5)
True Grit Photo: David Prince

True Grit 1 Photo: David Prince

Sandpaper chart Photo: David Prince

*To remove mill marks and deep defects, start with 80 grit
**For paint in poor condition, 100, followed by primer

Back of sandpaper Photo: David Prince

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Sanding Screens:
Norton Abrasives
Worcester, MA
508-795-5000
www.nortonabrasives.com

Sanding belt:
3M Company
St. Paul, MN
800-494-3552
www.3m.com

Sanding Sponge:
Johnson Abrasives
Jaffrey, NH
800-628-8005
www.johnsonabrasives.com

Sanding Disc:
Norton Abrasives


Wet-or-Dry sheet:
Johnson Abrasives

Garnet sheet:
Johnson Abrasives

Abrasive types:
Garnet:
Johnson Abrasives

Ceramic, Aluminum Oxide, and Alumina Zirconia
Klingspor Abrasives
Hickory, NC
800-645-5555
www.klingspor.com

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