Sanding is a great way to improve the look and feel of your floors, reduce the risk of splinters, and breathe new life into any space. However, your work is cut out in spaces like the kitchen because there are … Read More
Sandpaper is an integral part of any DIY or home improvement fans’ toolbox. It’s helpful to smooth out wood, prepare a surface for painting, and even polish plastic. As plastic is a flexible, reasonably fragile material, it is important to … Read More
The traditional approach of using a primer or undercoat before painting continues to be the default preference of contractors and homeowners, despite the availability of self-priming paints. Another conventional practice is sanding the surfaces while prepping. These two requisites may … Read More
Sanding is important when you’re trying to smoothen edges or prepare a piece for a paint job, though you don’t always get a straight surface to work with. The intricate groove work on your favorite piece of furniture will pose … Read More
Between 3D printing and at-home model-making, there are plenty of reasons you might need to sand plastic. Unfortunately, plastic can be sharp when left with a rough edge, but it’s also pretty easy to scratch due to its composition. So, … Read More
Sanding might seem like a rather dull end to all that enjoyable woodworking you did, but unfortunately, it is a necessary evil. However, you don’t have to spend hours sanding your work, and there are ways to ensure that you … Read More
End grain woodworking is an ancient technique where the lumber has the end cut off at a right angle to the growth rings. This angle allows sawdust to fall out of the end grain when planing, making it easier to … Read More
Any DIY enthusiast knows that JB Weld is an integral part of your toolkit. It can help cover and repair a variety of surfaces. But can you sand JB Weld, and is there a right way to do it properly? … Read More
It’s common practice to sand down brick to remove old paint or to prep the surface for new paint and primer. However, since it is such a robust and often rough surface, many people wonder if sanding brick is even … Read More
Wood glue is an essential part of woodworking – I’ve got ten different brands in my workshop right now! Since I only use a little at a time, I wondered – does wood glue ever go bad? And if it does, … Read More
