Perform Final Light Sanding

What happens here

With the wood completely dry and its grain raised, use a fine-grit sanding block or sponge (e.g., 220-grit) to lightly sand the entire surface. The goal here is to gently 'clip off' the stiff, raised wood fibers. Apply minimal pressure and sand with the grain. The video shows the craftsman using a sanding block on a piece of furniture that has been previously treated with grain filler, ensuring a very smooth surface free of pinholes before applying the final paint or finish. The intention is to create a perfectly flat and smooth surface that will feel soft to the touch and take subsequent finish coats beautifully. This step helps achieve a professional-quality, glass-smooth finish.

Goal: Once the wood is completely dry and the grain is raised, perform a final light sanding to remove the stiff, upright wood fibers, leaving a perfectly smooth surface ready for finishing.