Complete Sanding of Door Surface
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What happens here
Continue sanding the entire wooden door surface with the orbital sander. Ensure all remaining old finish is thoroughly removed and the bare wood is exposed uniformly. Work meticulously, moving the sander in a consistent pattern to avoid creating uneven areas or divots. For detailed areas, such as recessed panels or decorative trim, you may need to switch to a smaller detail sander or hand-sand with a sanding block and sandpaper. Progress through different grits of sandpaper, starting with a coarser grit (e.g., 80 or 100) and finishing with a finer grit (e.g., 180 or 220) to achieve a smooth and even surface, ready for finishing.
Goal: Achieve a smooth, uniform, and bare wooden surface.
Tools and materials
- Dust Mask — Respiratory protection during sanding
- Orbital Sander — Thorough sanding of flat surfaces
- Safety Glasses — Eye protection during sanding
- Sanding Block — Hand-sanding detailed or hard-to-reach areas
- Sandpaper — Progressively smoothing the wood surface