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Sand the Dresser

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What happens here

Begin by removing all drawers and hardware from the dresser. Then, using an orbital sander equipped with 150-grit sandpaper and connected to a dust collection system (like a shop vacuum), thoroughly sand down the existing finish on the dresser's top surface. Continue by sanding the sides and the internal framework where the drawers sit, ensuring a smooth and even surface free of the old stain or paint.

Goal: Smooth and prepare the dresser surface for painting

Tools and materials

  • DresserThe furniture piece being refinished
  • Orbital SanderRemoving the old finish and smoothing the wood surface
  • SandpaperAbrasive for removing finish and smoothing wood. Suggested 150-grit
  • Shop VacuumConnecting to the orbital sander for dust collection