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Wetting the wood
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Apply several coats of varnish or lacquer to the wood. Sanding is taking off a thin layer of finish or wood to smooth it out. Before you dry sand and wet sand, apply lacquer or varnish, depending on your preference. Use a brush or a rag to apply the finish. Make sure you apply enough finish or you’ll sand right through it. [1]
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The finish that you choose is mostly personal preference. Oil-based varnish, oil-based polyurethane, and water-based polyurethane are common finishes.
Most of the time softwoods take three coats and hardwoods take two to three coats of finish.
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Let the varnish or lacquer cure overnight. Follow the specific instructions on the finish you choose, but typically the finish will need to dry for about an hour between coats. Then let it cure overnight before you begin sanding it.
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Dry-sand the wood. Use an electric sander or hold the sandpaper with your hands. Either way, start with 80 grit sandpaper and progress to 100 grit and then 120 grit. If the wood feels fairly smooth when you rub it, you’re ready to wet sand. Otherwise, continue dry-sanding with 150 and 180 grit.
Dry-sanding knocks down the roughness to a point where wet-sanding is most effective. It’s pointless to wet-sand if you don’t dry-sand first.
If you use an electric sander, read the operator’s manual carefully and use it with caution. If you sand by hand, use gentle forward and backward motions all the way across the piece.
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Clean the dust off of the wood. The most effective way to remove dust is to blow it off with a can of compressed air or a powered air compressor. In a pinch, vacuum the dust off or attach the hose to the blower of the vacuum and blow the dust off. [2]
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If you have no other option, get a clean rag and dampen it with water. Gently wipe the wood to remove the dust. Be sure to let it dry before you continue.
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Choose wet or wet/dry sandpaper. Wet-sanding is not done with the same type of sandpaper as traditional dry-sanding. Wet sandpaper is designed to hold up when wet, while dry sandpaper is not. Wet sandpaper also comes in a much finer (higher numbered) grit, which produces a smoother finish. [3]
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Sanding sponges are commonly used because they conform to the surface better than sandpaper does. Feel free to use these, but keep in mind they might not have the grit you need.
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Select high-grit wet sandpaper. Besides using wet sandpaper, you need to make sure to get a high grit to ensure a fine smoothness. The lowest grit you should use is 200, but you’ll find up to about 2000 grit. It comes down to how much time you have available and your preference. [4]
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For example, purchase wet sandpaper that’s 250, 500, 750, and 1000 grit. Start with the lowest, and increase the grit as you go if you want the wood smoother.
You may find that the second round of wet-sanding does not seem to make the wood any smoother. In this case, stop after using the 500 grit paper.
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Soak the sandpaper in water overnight. No matter what you do, the sandpaper will dry out as you use it. To keep it wet longer, soak it overnight so it absorbs as much water as possible. If you are in a rush, soak it for at least 15 minutes while you get everything set up. [5]
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This is not mandatory, because you’ll still dip it in lubricant when you start, but soaking is best when you have the time.
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Dip the sandpaper in lubricant before you sand. While soaking the sandpaper is helpful to prepare it, you still need to dip it in lubricant on occasion as you sand. Mix a solution of water and dish soap for an effective lubricant. Mineral spirits also work well. [6]
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You don’t need to keep the sandpaper dripping wet, but make sure that it doesn’t go dry while you work. Wet the paper again every few minutes, as a general rule.
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Wrap the sandpaper around a wood block or sponge. To make sure a few square inches (20 sq. cm) of sandpaper remains in contact with the wood, use a block or sponge. If you simply hold the sandpaper in your hand, you won’t cover as much area. [7]
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Again, this is not absolutely necessary, but it is the most efficient way to sand wood.
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Sand the surface with circular motions. Holding the sandpaper against the wood, apply a small amount of pressure. Move your hand in circular motions. It is not necessary to follow the grain of the wood while you sand. Make sure to keep your hand moving along the wood, rather than staying in one spot.
Each spot only needs one or two circular swipes.
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Work in a pattern so that you sand the wood evenly. Start in a corner of the piece of wood and work along one edge to the other side. Then move down the wood a bit and sand back across toward the corner you started at. Repeat this pattern, sanding from side to side, until you have covered the entire surface.
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Increase the grit of the sandpaper as you go. After giving the entire surface an even sanding with the first grit, run your hand across it. If it feels smooth enough to you and it looks good, leave it alone. If you want it smoother, grab a higher grit and repeat the process.
Each piece of sandpaper should be soaked and kept wet with mineral spirits or water and dish soap.
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Clean the wood off when you have finished sanding. Even wet-sanding is sure to leave some dust on the surface of the wood. Use the compressed air or vacuum you used before to remove all of the dust from the wood. In a pinch, use a slightly dampened cloth to clean the wood.
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Apply a sealer if you want to. Your wood will be smooth after you wet-sand, but you may want to add more gloss or waterproofing. Use a wood sealer of your choice. Make sure it will go over the finish you already used. Apply it with a rag or paper towel so you don’t leave brush strokes.
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Wet-sanding is a technique that’s used to give wood a fine, smooth finish. It’s important to varnish the wood and dry-sand it carefully first. You’ll also want to choose wet sandpaper and soak it for a while before you use it. Always keep the sandpaper wet, and sand in gentle circles. Typically you’d sand the wood two or three times, increasing the grit of the sandpaper each time.
Wet-sanding your wood helps to give it a fine, smooth finish. You’ll need specifically designed wet-sandpaper or sandpaper that can be used for wet and dry work. Use at least 200-grit paper. Before you can wet-sand your wood, you’ll need to apply a varnish or lacquer and leave it to cure overnight. Soak your sandpaper of choice in water overnight while your wood is curing. Then, dry-sand your wood with regular sandpaper, starting with 80-grit and working your way up to 180 or until the surface is smooth. After that, dip your wet-sandpaper in soapy water or mineral spirits to lubricate it. Wrap it around a wooden block or sponge and buff your wood surface with circular motions. Use increasingly course sandpaper for an even smoother finish. For more tips, including how to seal your wood after wet-sanding it, read on!
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Water Damage » Wood Items » Problems with Wet Wood
Water Damage » Wood Items » Problems with Wet Wood
Here’s What Happens When Wood Gets Wet & Absorbs Moisture
Wondering what happens when different types of wood & Items Made from Wood get wet? Is wood ruined if it gets wet?
Unfortunately, water damage can happen to any item that’s made out of wood if it gets wet and if it isn’t properly finished/protected.
This will largely depend on the amount of water/moisture and how long it has been allowed to absorb the moisture.
If solid hardwood or softwood is allowed to get wet and it remains wet for a longer time, that’s when you should begin worrying.
In the worst case, this can cause the wood to start rotting.
However, the good news is that in most cases the moisture content of the wood needs to be at least 20% for wood rot to begin and it needs to remain wet/moist for a considerable amount of time.
When wood rot sets in, the first thing that happens will be the growth of mold and fungus. Over time, this will slowly eat away and destroy the wood.
In addition to wood rot, water can also cause damage to wood in other ways.
For example, water can get into the pores of the wood and this will cause the wood itself to expand or crack.
If water on wood is left for a long time, this can also cause wood to stain!
For Man-made wood materials such as Plywood/ Particleboard /MDF / OSB , water damage can set in much much faster and there’s not a whole lot you can do to these materials once they get water damaged!
This will result in Swollen / Deformed furniture in case of Particleboard /Plywood or even cause structural issues of your house in case of Plywood/OSB.
If Wood furniture gets wet it can get ruined depending on the type of furniture and material the furniture is made from .
For solid wood furniture such as a solid wood Table made from Pine or Oak, even if it gets completely wet or is allowed to stand in rain it can be easily restored in most cases.
When Furniture Gets wet stains can appear even if it’s light water damage.
If the furniture is made from man-made materials such as MDF , if it gets wet and you see visible bubbling or deformation in the furniture, there’s not a lot that can be done to such water damage and they will be ruined!
Different types of wood have different properties when it comes to water resistance and how water will affect it.
Some types may be perceptible to damage more so than others . Some common types of wood that may be in your home include.
Usually, hardwood in your home will likely be in form of hardwood floorings or hardwood countertops.
In this case, what happens when hardwood floors get wet is that they might begin to lift and buckle.
Water can also cause stains to appear if it’s left on the floor for a prolonged time.
In the case of hardwood count
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