Selecting and Using Sanding Accessories

What happens here

The video highlights a kit with diverse sanding accessories. For furniture refinishing, you will typically progress through several grits: start with coarse (e.g., 80-100 grit) for aggressive material removal or stripping old finishes. Move to medium (e.g., 120-180 grit) for general smoothing and removing previous grit scratches. Finish with fine (e.g., 220-320 grit) for final surface preparation before staining or painting. The kit shown includes EKASTORM sheets (durable, general purpose), FILMTEK sheets (often more flexible or designed for specific finishes), EKASILK sponges (for contoured surfaces and hand sanding), interface pads (to soften the sander's pad for better conformity), and pad savers (to protect the sander's hook-and-loop pad). Choose accessories based on the material, desired finish, and surface contour. Always ensure the sanding medium is securely attached to the sander's pad.

Goal: Understand the range of sanding accessories available for various refinishing tasks, ensuring you select the correct type and grit for each stage of surface preparation.