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New skirting boards....which grit sandpaper please

Sorry, but i havent a clue when it comes to preparing wood. We have just had new skirting boards fitted and really just need to know what grit sandpaper i need to buy. Thanks in advance, Denise

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  • foxwales
    foxwales Posts: 590 Forumite
    The higher the number, the more grains in the sand paper, anything over 100+ should be fine, but for wood i'd recommend 180 and upwards.
  • cherydee
    cherydee Posts: 752 Forumite
    I had looked and thought either 240 or 320 but just wasnt sure and it was wet and dry I was looking at, so unsure if that was correct either.
  • foxwales
    foxwales Posts: 590 Forumite
    You would usually use a wet sand paper type for sanding metals, for wood, dry sandpaper with a grit content of 180+ will be fine for your skirting boards.
  • cherydee
    cherydee Posts: 752 Forumite
    Thanks foxwales
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