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Tips for Sanding a Fence by Vicky Smith
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As Robert Frost wrote, "good fences make good neighbors," but some fences require maintenance to keep their good looks. Wooden fences are aesthetically pleasing when stained or painted but, over time, the wood can weather, stain can fade and paint can peel. Before painting, you'll need to sand off loose paint. If you're re-staining the wood, you can sand the fence to smooth the wood grain. It's a time-consuming task, but you can speed it up by using a power sander. Instructions as follows: Firstly, use a hand-held orbital sander on flat fence boards. An orbital sander has a disk that spins at a high rate of speed while the base of the disk moves in an orbital pattern. Secondly, fit a medium-grit sanding disk to the pad of the orbital sander and hold the sander tightly as you turn it on. Thirdly, place the sanding pad lightly on the flat surface of the painted fence board and move it up and down to off the old paint and smooth the wood grain. Fourthly, sand the edges of the fence boards with a sanding block or folded sandpaper. Fifthly, use an orbital sander or a vibrating sander on a stained, bare wood or new wood fence. Bare wood fences, such as cedar or redwood, may need only light sanding every few years, followed by an application of sealer to stay looking good. Sixthly, turn on the power sander before positioning the sanding pad very lightly on the surface of the wood and move it along the planking in the direction of the wood grain. Cedar and redwood are soft woods, so use a very light touch to prevent gouges in the wood. Seventhly, sand the area between boards and the tops of the pickets by hand with a foam sanding block or folded sandpaper. Tips & Warnings Scrape off large bits of loose paint before sanding. For a smooth finish, switch to a fine-grit sanding disk or sandpaper, and sand once more before applying stain or paint. Don't use a power sander on warped fence boards; it can create cuts and ruts in the wood. Hand-sand warped boards or replace them with new flat boards. Take frequent breaks when using power sanders to reduce wrist fatigue. In short, as a renowned business E-platform of promoting stone industry, we are in possession of a powerful technology group and high-efficiency operations management system. During its brand construction, STONEBTB.com has been continuously merging all kinds of resources together, in which regard not only has it realized the strategic combination of Stones Yellow Pages and overseas famous stone magazines, but also its good cooperation with overseas stone company, associations and organizations. So far, STONEBTB.com has finally become the global top-ranking service provider of trade information, providing the most comprehensive, accurate, and efficient international stone business information for stone enterprises and supplier all over the world. If you want to consult us freely, you can also see granite block or become a loyal follower of us by @ https://twitter.com/stonebtb.
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