Sanding sponge

The best reasons to use a sanding sponge: 

1. Sanding sponges are comfortable 

2. Sanding sponges are fast

3. Sander sponges with dust channeling surface 

4. Sanding sponges can reach in tight corners 

5. Sanding sponges resist damage 

Guidelines to remember when using a sanding sponge. 

• Safety – always wear eye protection. It’s also a good idea to wear a face mask. 

• Start with a low grit – the lower the grit, the rougher the sandpaper, and the more material it will remove. Start with 80-grit or even 40-grit (for especially rough surfaces) and systematically work your way up. For most surfaces, you’ll want to work up to around 22O grit. 

• Sand with the grain – avoid sanding across the grain. Sanding with the grain gives you the smoothest finish and avoids scratch marks. 

• Mark the area you’d like to sand – when using a sanding sponge, you’re going to remove material quickly. You don’t want to sand off a corner you needed accidentally. 

• Use even pressure – let the sandpaper do the work. A comfortable pressure is all you need – this will prevent avoidable scratches. If you feel like you’re not removing enough material, try using a lower grit before you tire yourself out.