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Two-Grit Sanding Block (Fine and Medium)
SKU
- Shipped from our workshop in Québec
- 30-day returns on an unopened jar
- Water cleanup — no solvents
Good to know
- Eco-friendly formula
- Fade & UV resistant
- Quick drying time
- Water cleanup
- Odour-free within hours
- Multi-surface compatibility
Description
Dual-Grit Sanding Block for Furniture – an Essential Tool for Your DIY Projects
The dual-grit sanding block is a must-have for all your furniture restoration and upcycling projects. Designed to deliver both efficiency and precision, this sanding block features two sides with different grit intensities: a medium grit for smooth, even sanding and a coarse grit for tougher surfaces or stubborn imperfections.
Perfect for DIY enthusiasts and professionals alike, this sanding block helps prepare surfaces effectively before painting. By using it across the entire piece of furniture, you significantly improve paint adhesion, ensuring a more durable, even, and aesthetically pleasing finish.
Its ergonomic design ensures a comfortable grip, allowing for better control during use and reducing hand fatigue, even during longer sanding sessions. This makes it a practical and reliable tool for achieving professional-quality results with ease on a wide variety of surfaces.
Why Use a Sanding Block Before Painting?
Sanding is a crucial step in any furniture painting project. It helps remove imperfections, opens the pores of the material, and ensures better adhesion for finishing products. Thanks to its ergonomic design, this sanding block is comfortable to handle and suitable for a variety of surfaces, including wood, laminate, and varnished furniture.
For optimal results, pair this block with a high-quality chalk paint and a protective sealer. You can also explore our practical surface preparation tips in our complete guide 👉 Colorantic Products
Dual-Grit Sanding Block Features
- Dual-sided: medium grit and coarse grit
- Ideal for DIY furniture makeovers
- Improves paint adhesion
- Suitable for multiple surface types
- Easy to use and durable
Directions for Use
For best results, lightly sand the entire surface of the furniture before applying paint. Focus on glossy or damaged areas using the coarse-grit side, then smooth and even out the surface with the medium-grit side. Once finished, clean the surface thoroughly to remove dust before painting.
Non-Toxic and Eco-Friendly
Professional-Grade Performance
Innovative Paint Systems
Sustainable Packaging and Practices
It Grips Without Sanding
On previously painted or varnished wood, scuffing with an abrasive pad is enough. Full sanding is only needed if the old finish is flaking.
Two Coats in One Day
About an hour between coats at room temperature. A piece started in the morning is back together by evening.
Water-Based, from Start to Finish
Brushes, rollers and spills clean up with warm water. No solvents, and almost no odour after a few hours.
Delivery and Pickup
Estimated delivery between Tuesday, November 17 and Friday, November 20
Business days only, excluding weekends and holidays. An estimate, not a guarantee.
How Much Paint for Your Surface?
Coverage depends first on what you’re painting. Here’s what one litre covers in practice, depending on the surface and how it’s prepared.
Bare Wood
- Coverage
- 9 m² per litre
- Coats
- 2 coats
- Preparation
- Sand with 180 grit, dust off, prime tannin-rich woods.
Bare wood soaks up the first coat. Plan on two coats and lower coverage than on other surfaces.
Previously Painted or Varnished Wood
- Coverage
- 12 m² per litre
- Coats
- 2 coats
- Preparation
- Degrease, scuff with an abrasive pad, wipe dry.
On a surface that’s already sealed, the paint stays on top: that’s where coverage is at its best.
Interior Walls
- Coverage
- 11 m² per litre
- Coats
- 2 coats
- Preparation
- Wash, fill, let dry completely.
A matte wall repainted in a similar tone may need only one coat.
Melamine, Laminate and Metal
- Coverage
- 10 m² per litre
- Coats
- 2 coats
- Preparation
- Degrease with alcohol, then a bonding primer — no exceptions.
It’s the one step you can’t skip: without a bonding primer, the paint chips at the first knock.
The Questions We Get Asked
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Do I need to sand before painting?
Rarely. On previously painted or varnished wood, scuffing with an abrasive pad is enough to open up the surface. Full sanding is only needed if the old finish is blistering or flaking.
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How many coats should I plan for?
Two, in the vast majority of cases. One is enough to refresh a similar shade; plan on three when a dark blue or red has to disappear under a white.
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Is a primer necessary?
On wood, plaster and drywall, no. On melamine, laminate and metal, yes: a bonding primer, otherwise nothing holds for long.
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Can a painted surface be washed?
Once protected with wax or varnish, yes: a damp cloth and mild soap. Chalk paint left bare stays porous and stains.
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How long should I wait between coats?
About an hour at room temperature. Wait longer if the air is humid: the coat must be dry all the way through, not just to the touch.
