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    Ask the experts

    Apr 25, 2023 3 minutes

    Anna-Lisa De'Ath

    Interiors editor, writer & maker

    @mycrafty countrylife

    David Gardiner

    Project Manager at Woodpecker Flooring

    woodpeckerflooring.co.uk

    Hayley Burke

    Founder of The DIYist

    @thediyist.com_

    @thediyist

    How to remove paint from furniture by sanding?

    Upcycling queen Anna-Lisa De'Ath talks us through her tried-and-tested sanding advice

    Move the item to an outdoor location. When selecting sandpaper, pick paper that contains aluminium oxide, garnet or ceramic. These agents work best to smooth the wood.

    Attach 40- to 60-grit sandpaper to a sanding block or palm sander.

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