caitejay Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 I've only been sanding the edges of my wood pieces - should I also be sanding the surfaces (i.e. walls, ceilings, etc.)? I haven't glued anything together yet or sealed them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uppitycats Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 You can...but you don't have to. Sometimes wallpaper will stick better to a smoother surface, and sometimes paint will adhere better, but it's really up to you. It's YOUR house, your project. If you're happy with it as it is, then enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caitejay Posted January 7, 2007 Author Share Posted January 7, 2007 I like that answer! I think I'll only sand surfaces which are knotty... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakyshaky Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 I don't. The flat parts are usually pretty clean and smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Usually I only sand the surfaces where I had to use some kind of filler, unless the surface looks or feels rough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_in_PA Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 If I'm using a wallpaper, I don't sand the flat surfaces, unless there is an obvious problem. If I'm going to paint the walls, I usually give it a quick once over with a fine grit paper, like 200 or higher. Then be sure to use a tack cloth to get all the dust off or you can get a really bad paint job. (been there!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 be sure to use a tack cloth to get all the dust off or you can get a really bad paint job. (been there!) You actually want to use a tack cloth (male significant other's old teeshirts make GREAT tack cloths!) whenever you sand (also been there and over there, too). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonsaikathy Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 I've found the surface wood to usually be pretty good on the kits. It's the end grain that is so awful. Kat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesterfieldzoo Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Yep, I sand areas where I am going to paint. It looks smoother. I don't sand the outside because it usually gets covered with something. I sand the outer window trim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minilinda2001 Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 If I am applying WP from the sample books, I don't bother sanding. If I am doing a more refined finish, I would prime and then sand lightly before painting or using WP I had actually PAID FOR (choke! cough, cough!) Also if you want to remove paper paper pasted onto raw wood......don't even think about it! Get the paper clay out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Oh, come now, wallpaper comes off of bare, unprepped wood (eventually). Of course, then you get to sand & spackle & sand & prime... Easier to do all that at the outset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minilinda2001 Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Well, the magic blue words may help, along with tears shed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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