“Open-grain” woods like oak and walnut have coarse grain lines and a rough texture. So sanding to very fine grits is a waste of time. “Closed-grain” woods like maple and cherry have a smoother, more uniform texture. So they need to be sanded with higher grits before the sanding scratches will disappear.
Beside above, can I sand oak flooring?
For the edges of the room, sanding should be done by hand or using an electric hand sander. This will enable you to get to all of the small, hard to reach areas in your room. Just before the final run of sanding, we decided it was best to give the oak flooring a quick sweep with a vacuum cleaner.
Beside this, how do I know when I’m done sanding?
To know when you are done sanding, look at the wood in a low-angle reflected light. Or wet the wood then look at it from different angles. Before you apply your finish, raise the grain by wiping the surface with water. Then sand lightly to remove the nubs from the raised grain.
How do you restore a solid oak table?
To restore your table top and remove dark, deeply embedded stains, you will have to strip the finish from the wood by sanding it with fine sandpaper. On the worst affected areas, you may need to apply a little more pressure until you have sanded away any tough stains.
How do you sand rough oak?
What is the best finish for oak?
By far the best finishes for high quality wood furniture are either Danish oil or beeswax. They bring out the stunning beauty of wooden furniture grains and leave wood satisfying to the touch. Steer well clear of varnish and polyurethane if you are after a luxurious piece of quality furniture.
What is the best sandpaper for oak?
For hardwoods such as maple and oak, start with a 120 grit abrasive and finish sand no finer than 180 grit for water based stains and 150 grit for oil-based stains. Some of the wood dust from sanding may become airborne; so, it’s wise to wear a dust mask, gloves and safety glasses while working.