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Sand for Seamless Finish — Sand and Prepare for Finishing

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How to Install Shoe Molding Along Stair Treads · Step 6 of 7

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Once the wood filler is completely dry and hardened, use sandpaper, such as the 220-grit Diablo sandpaper shown in the video, to sand the filled area. Sand until the joint is perfectly smooth and level with the rest of the molding, making it impossible to discern where the two pieces were joined. The presenter emphasizes that after this crucial step, the seam will be completely undetectable, making the molding appear as a single, continuous piece.

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