Monday, 17 September 2012

Abrasive tools

Abrasive materials can take a rough, patchy surface and make it smooth and clean. Use the right abrasive to touch up a small area or to strip an entire surface clean.
Sandpaper - is a fine or heavy gritted paper which can remove anything from thin varnish to heavy rust. Make sure the sandpaper's thickness suits the item being sanded. 
Steel Wool - the coarseness of the metal fibers can scour everything from tile to brass to wood.
Files - a small file can smooth out rough patches of wood.
Plane - allows you to shave off thin layers of wood without damaging the surface.
Sander - both electric and manual sanders speed up the process, allowing you to sand a larger surface quickly and more easily.
DIY is becoming increasingly popular, whether its sprucing up a small side table or completely renovating a new dinning room table and chairs. 

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