How Do I Sand My Desk

Purchase a 120-grit piece of sand paper and rub down the entire surface of the desk. Sand until the entire surface is smooth and the previous color is completely gone. After it is smooth, use a 220-grit piece of paper and sand the desk again. Always sand with the grain of the wood.

How do you sand and refinish a desk?

1. If your furniture has cracks or holes, use a filler that matches the color and grain of the wood.
2. Apply a generous coat of sealant all over the furniture.
3. Wipe away any excess with a clean cloth.
4. Once the sealant is dry, use a fine grit sandpaper to smooth the surface. Wipe away excess wood dust.

How do you sand a desk before staining?

Begin sanding the entire wood surface with coarse-grit sandpaper (80 grit), then progress to medium-grit sandpaper (150 grit), and then to a fine-grit sandpaper (220 grit) before you stain. When sanding, sand the entire table with each grit before moving on to the next grit.