How to Sand Oak Cabinets

Oak is the sturdiest of woods. It will last forever as long as you take care of it. If you have some oak furniture that is beginning to look a bit weathered, it is not difficult to breathe new life into it by refinishing it. The durability of oak lends itself very well to refinishing. Sanding is an essential part of the process of refinishing. Sanding oak cabinets is not a difficult process, but it does take some knowledge.

Oak cabinets
Screwdrivers
120 grit sandpaper
220 grit sandpaper
Medium grit sanding sponge
220 grit pad and oribital sander

Instructions

- 1
  Detach the cabinet doors from the cabinets. This is as easy as taking the screws out that hold the doors to the cabinets.
- 2
  Use 120 grit sandpaper and sand off any finish or stain that might remain on the wood. You might have to use a medium grit (they are sold as medium grit) sanding sponge to smooth the grooves of any decorative work.
- 3
  Complete the sanding with the 120 grit sandpaper and then sand with a much finer grit, such as a 220. Orbital sanders with 220 grit pads work well for sanding large and flat suraces. Take your time with this part because a poor sanding job will show up after you stain the wood.
- 4
  Paint the cabinets with a primer and then sand again with a 220 grit paper to prepare the wood for painting. If you are going to use a stain or a varnish, you will not want to apply a primer. Simply apply the stain or varnish after you are done with your final sanding.

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