I notice in some of the crevices of the wood I just sanded, that there's still some sanding material in it. I rubbed it a bit....but it's not all out. Is there a more effective method of getting it all out...clean...and ready to stain?
2006-10-19 12:16:21 · 13 answers · asked by Rick 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
vacuum it w/a brush attachment, then wipe it with a clean lint free cloth moistened w/ paint thinner or use a tack cloth. An old cotton t-shirt works great. Don't use any water on it, it will raise the grain and you'll have to sand again and you run the risk of water spots.
Or, brush it out well with a clean, soft paint brush (not artists brush) then wipe with the paint-thinner rag or the tack cloth.
2006-10-19 13:08:42 · answer #1 · answered by 'yakster 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
When you are finished with the sanding process use a clean horse hair brush to remove most of the sanded material. Follow that up with a thorough wipe down with tack cloth. Tack cloth can be found at any good hardware store.
2006-10-19 12:25:25 · answer #2 · answered by John K 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can use a fine pointed wooden pen for the job, or another option is to take a Q-tip , dip it in water, squeexe out the excess and go in with that, the same goes with paper towels, or go but a fine haired paint brush,(for drawing fine lines) and you have that option as well. Good Luck!!! it is relly easy...
2006-10-19 12:22:37 · answer #3 · answered by Jamaison D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A clean toothbrush or paintbrush. Or you can try compressed air...you know those cans of air they sell to blow out your keyboard? You can get them at Best Buy or Circuit City. Also go to the hardware store and get something called a tacky-rag.
2006-10-19 12:25:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hairdryer
2006-10-19 12:24:55 · answer #5 · answered by Lisa G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been using a lint free cloth soaked with mineral spirits-- better than tack cloth because it doesn't leave a wax residue
2006-10-20 07:30:05 · answer #6 · answered by shermisme 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always use a clean paint brush to sweep out the cracks or a little broom. You can also vacume it
2006-10-21 04:24:10 · answer #7 · answered by Billy T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can use a tack rag to clean up the dust.
2006-10-23 18:25:16 · answer #8 · answered by canivieu 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wipe it down with isopropyl alcohol, using a lint-free cloth. It'll pick up the dust, and the alcohol evaporates.
2006-10-19 12:24:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Start with a piece of wood that doesn't have crevices.
2006-10-19 12:22:11 · answer #10 · answered by echiasso 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋