Sanding properly is one of the most important elements for a long-lasting paint job. With over 25 years of experience, Darin Bambrick demonstrates the best way to do it.
This is an excellent video. I have done a lot of woodwork & believe in the importance of sanding but this tutorial reinforces that & taught me a new trick of damp sanding. Thanks for sharing!
Yes, finally someone acknowledged the importance of sanding. It's not an easy task, nor is it fun to clean up, but it is necessary. Do not forget primer though, that is another key point.
Fantastic video. I am going to start sanding this weekend. I have 5 rooms of skirting to do. Just had it newly plastered. Is it easy to get plaster off the skirting aswell? Thanks
he is mainly sanding to take the sheen of the paint to make sure the new coat sticks better but paints like oil undercoat will stick to it well enough without sanding.
Repainting inside my house, I initially used the popular chemical deglosser for trim. It took forever & I never could really see it take the "gloss off" which was its name. Using 220 grit is a million times quicker and you can tell easily when you are deglossed. The stff may be good for highly irregular surfaces but for trim like this 220 is way to go. Good video! Thanks
The whole advantage of using deglosser is that it eliminates the need for sanding. If used properly the deglosser should do it's job- taking off the sheen and letting new paint adhere to old.
I have 11 doors and door frames and 7 window Sills to do because the painters i hired didnt do this. They painted over oil based pain and now its just peeling off. Is there any way to do this with an electric sander or am i doing all this by hand??
2 more tips: 1. CLEAN any previously painted/finished surface BEFORE sanding. Otherwise you may be grinding dirt/grime into the old paint. 2. Hand sanding as in video is always good, but sanding sponges/pads are also good for lightly profiled mouldings- they can take the shape of the contours as they sand. Just be careful to not get too aggressive or burn-out can result as mentioned in the video.
Does anyone have suggestions for what to do when burn through occurrs? I needed to wtch this BEFORE starting my project!! Also the paint has been knicked clear off my trim in places so I think that would need similar treatment. Thanks!
This is a little late but there's nothing you can do but smooth out the area around the burn through as to make it even with the surrounding paint, then add a few extra coats to that area. We all do it from time to time and that about all you can do, unless you've cut into the wood too deep, then you'll need to put some wood putty in the area and sand it when it's dry to even it out.
@zoki kostadinov I had the most god awful honey oak cabinets. 63 of them. Yes 63. Had to sand them all and paint then a night neutral gray. Tedious but worth it
It depends on what you're sanding. If it's previously stained, you do need to prime it. However, if it's previously painted, no need to prime, but still need to apply two finish coats. What other information would you like to see on this channel?
@@rbbc916 What about sanding a whole door, mine are flat and I have an electric sander but no dust removal system, am worried about breathing it in as I can't use water near electricity, but will be super fast though!
Great video that molding is look paint already... do you sand it for paint the second coat ???... by the way after you apply the final coat you still sand the molding with high grid sand paper for best result ???
It looks like he is not replying and I had the same question about which grit he used to sand the trim. Others say that they saw 220 on the back of the paper but that seems like a pretty high number for rough sanding. Anyone know for sure what # is good to start sading down old paint from trim?
Does not matter if oil or latex. It depends upon the condition of the paint. If the surface is really bad because of heavy brush marks or because there are many coats of paint over bad conditions. Then wet sand with 150 grit. If it’s in really good condition then use 220 grit. If it’s in perfect condition, you still have to sand the surface to “open up” The surface so that your new paint can “grab” The surface and hold on to it permanently. If the surface is near perfect then sand with 320 or 400 grit. Always wipe clean the sanding residue that is left over from wet sanding. Hope that helps
Thank you for the video. I have really old baseboard and some part of the baseboard, the paint fades away. That it exposes the original wood. When I sand it down, do I have to remove all the paint on the part that hasn’t fade away to match the faded area? Thanks
No you don’t have to sand all of it away. You only need to dull down the sheen on the surface. Make sure that you sand at least 90% of the surface. Does that help?
TY for the vid. I need to sand my doors trims and repaint. The job made by builders was terrible. There are blotches of paint and particles, that look quite hard to sand by hand. I am going to try with a small electrical sander or else i will just go crazy and ruin my fingers. Not sure if it's a good idea but my moldings look much worse than the ones in this video.
@@marwanm8942 if the paint is still peeling easily its because the previous painter did not prep / sand either at all or they didn't prep / sand properly. so all loose peeling paint has to be peeled off first. then properly sand the trim
Is this method good for doors as well? I need to paint my doors and trim, they are already painted if I can save money by just sanding and not having to apply an undercoat that would be great. The paint will be darker than what is already on there
@darinbambrick3543 The difference between a craftsman and someone who just gets paid for doing a job, is the attention to detail with the desire and patience to implement it into his work. Also, teaching proper technique makes for a better how-to video, and a new subscriber!❤️ Thanks for the videos!
It works, but not very well. You won't get a feathered edge into the existing wall finish. Rather, you will end up with a ridge around your patched area, which will eventually show up in your finish coat.
Sorry for the delay. There is a technique for plaster/ dry wall repairs. I like to use durabond brown bag product. It's a harder finish and is more durable. However, it is a little more difficult to sand. What other content would interest you on this channel?
Well, it’s difficult to know what he has actually done. Hopefully he sanded. If he has not sanded the paint might come off when you sand it. However, you now know the best way to sand it. Please watch my other videos that should help.
Problem that might arise is the difference in shade, I touched up my radiators with spot touching and you can see every one. Depends how long before you did it and if its the same shade, why not try a bit that's out of eye line, preferably out of the way
Some lazy animal painted the doors and frames so badly that they have paint runs, dirt balls stuck in paint and marks all over the surface. They painted OVER the trim and locks and everything as well. Just absolute scum. I'm thinking of smoothing the surface by wet sanding with finer grit sand paper instead of an entire repaint. Then I'm just going to touch up any areas I go through to the wood with sandpaper with some light paint and polish the doors with automotive polish. Let's see...
Top tip about damping down to control dust. Thank you.
Had no idea about wet sanding. Makes total sense on semi gloss surfaces
I have watched like 50 videos and FINALLY found exactly what I was looking for.
Oh man, just think your advice in the US could save my day in Norway. What an impact you just made.
Thank you very much!!!
It has helped me for many years!! That’s pretty cool… all the way from Norway!! Have a great day!!
This is an excellent video. I have done a lot of woodwork & believe in the importance of sanding but this tutorial reinforces that & taught me a new trick of damp sanding. Thanks for sharing!
It works for exfoliating feet too.
Wet sanding is for woodwork that has a finish on it. Wet sanding does not work on bare wood
Thank you. Dust control tip saves me days of pain,with irritated sinus. Regards Gerry
Thank you! Wet sanding I have never thought of before for wood trim. I am sanding (and caulking/repairing) old 1965 door trim.
Thanks Debbie. I hope your projects go much easier and smoother with better results in the future
Brilliant video, I will resand some of my doorframes as noit done properly, the wet cloth was a really useful hint
Yes, finally someone acknowledged the importance of sanding. It's not an easy task, nor is it fun to clean up, but it is necessary. Do not forget primer though, that is another key point.
Thanks for this video. Exactly what I’m looking for
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GREAT ADVICE AND TIPS. FROM THE UK.
Great tips, thanks uploader. I shall now be dust free sanding.
Great video, thanks!
Excellent video.
Fantastic video. I am going to start sanding this weekend. I have 5 rooms of skirting to do. Just had it newly plastered. Is it easy to get plaster off the skirting aswell?
Thanks
That trim looked like it was fine to begin with!
If my trim looks like that once I've finished I'll be very happy.
he is mainly sanding to take the sheen of the paint to make sure the new coat sticks better but paints like oil undercoat will stick to it well enough without sanding.
It works very well. If you have a lot of sanding use vinyl gloves. This method keeps the dust down and sand faster
Great video
If you burn through the wood, do you just spot prime that area - or do you need to use wood putty?
This guy is a sanding scientists 🤗❤️
Thanks for sharing. Cheers
Came for the sanding advice, stayed for the accidental ASMR 😂👌 thanks for the tips!
Same! It's usually the other way around for me... 😂
LOL. thanks!
how did it work out?
are you single by any chance?
🤣
What if the old layers of different paints peel off and expose the wood??
Steve Kerr can do anything!
I immediately thought the same thing haha
Steve Kerr for President!!! 🎉
Thanks for your know how.
Hope it was helpful. What other content would interest you on this channel?
Very good tips 👌
Everyone should love their craft like he loves sanding.
Repainting inside my house, I initially used the popular chemical deglosser for trim. It took forever & I never could really see it take the "gloss off" which was its name. Using 220 grit is a million times quicker and you can tell easily when you are deglossed. The stff may be good for highly irregular surfaces but for trim like this 220 is way to go. Good video! Thanks
The whole advantage of using deglosser is that it eliminates the need for sanding. If used properly the deglosser should do it's job- taking off the sheen and letting new paint adhere to old.
I have 11 doors and door frames and 7 window Sills to do because the painters i hired didnt do this. They painted over oil based pain and now its just peeling off. Is there any way to do this with an electric sander or am i doing all this by hand??
Thank you
2 more tips:
1. CLEAN any previously painted/finished surface BEFORE sanding. Otherwise you may be grinding dirt/grime into the old paint.
2. Hand sanding as in video is always good, but sanding sponges/pads are also good for lightly profiled mouldings- they can take the shape of the contours as they sand. Just be careful to not get too aggressive or burn-out can result as mentioned in the video.
Does anyone have suggestions for what to do when burn through occurrs? I needed to wtch this BEFORE starting my project!! Also the paint has been knicked clear off my trim in places so I think that would need similar treatment. Thanks!
This is a little late but there's nothing you can do but smooth out the area around the burn through as to make it even with the surrounding paint, then add a few extra coats to that area. We all do it from time to time and that about all you can do, unless you've cut into the wood too deep, then you'll need to put some wood putty in the area and sand it when it's dry to even it out.
@@debddit If you won't be using primer on the entire surface before painting at least spot-prime those burn through areas.
Him: sanding is going to be your new favorite thing!
Me: I dont think so buddy
LOL. how did it go?
@@darinbambrick3543 well. It got done. But I didnt like it 😂
@zoki kostadinov I did the same. Would a sanding sticky thing and used a palm sander where I could.
@zoki kostadinov I had the most god awful honey oak cabinets. 63 of them. Yes 63. Had to sand them all and paint then a night neutral gray. Tedious but worth it
@@megj3598 WOW, bet you had to rest your arm in a sling for a week after all that sanding! good on you, though! :D
Thank you.
Thank you Darin. Great video easy for me to understand. Can you paint straight away after sanding or do you need to apply an undercoat?
It depends on what you're sanding. If it's previously stained, you do need to prime it. However, if it's previously painted, no need to prime, but still need to apply two finish coats. What other information would you like to see on this channel?
@@rbbc916 What about sanding a whole door, mine are flat and I have an electric sander but no dust removal system, am worried about breathing it in as I can't use water near electricity, but will be super fast though!
Silver Yonder brish it off with a dry big brush. Wear a respirator mask
Great video that molding is look paint already... do you sand it for paint the second coat ???... by the way after you apply the final coat you still sand the molding with high grid sand paper for best result ???
No need to sand if you paint within the next 24-48 hours. Not necessary unless you have debri in first. Only need to sand where debri is located.
What else would be helpful for you to see on this channel?
@@rbbc916 Painting 6 panel doors. My house is full of them!
So of the three grades of sandpaper which one do you use for sanding? 100? 120? 220?
Saw 220 on the back
Which grit do you select for trim prep?
It looks like he is not replying and I had the same question about which grit he used to sand the trim. Others say that they saw 220 on the back of the paper but that seems like a pretty high number for rough sanding. Anyone know for sure what # is good to start sading down old paint from trim?
scroll down further, he said he used 220 grit.
Best sanding video ever
Hi! Many thanks for this video! Which paper numer do you recomend for a wood door painted before with oil paint?
Does not matter if oil or latex. It depends upon the condition of the paint. If the surface is really bad because of heavy brush marks or because there are many coats of paint over bad conditions. Then wet sand with 150 grit. If it’s in really good condition then use 220 grit. If it’s in perfect condition, you still have to sand the surface to “open up” The surface so that your new paint can “grab” The surface and hold on to it permanently. If the surface is near perfect then sand with 320 or 400 grit. Always wipe clean the sanding residue that is left over from wet sanding.
Hope that helps
@@darinbambrick3543 thank you so much! Happy Easter!
Thank you for the video. I have really old baseboard and some part of the baseboard, the paint fades away. That it exposes the original wood. When I sand it down, do I have to remove all the paint on the part that hasn’t fade away to match the faded area? Thanks
No you don’t have to sand all of it away. You only need to dull down the sheen on the surface. Make sure that you sand at least 90% of the surface. Does that help?
@@darinbambrick3543 yes. That helps a lot. Thank you so much for writing back.
Thanks for tip of wet sanding and not to burn out the trim.
Is de glosser required after sanding stained surface or is it replacement for sanding stained wood?
TY for the vid. I need to sand my doors trims and repaint. The job made by builders was terrible. There are blotches of paint and particles, that look quite hard to sand by hand. I am going to try with a small electrical sander or else i will just go crazy and ruin my fingers. Not sure if it's a good idea but my moldings look much worse than the ones in this video.
Wondering where cleaning with sugar soap fits in to the process if at all 🤔
I used 220 grit
why wet sanding vs dry sanding? really interested to know. thank you
Wet sanding keeps the dust down.
755subs? cmon guys throw him some support!
Thanks!
nice tip !!..have a question to paint peeling paint on trim..
what's your question?
@@darinbambrick3543 my door trims has peeling paints. so what should I do first before repaint trim.?
@@marwanm8942 if the paint is still peeling easily its because the previous painter did not prep / sand either at all or they didn't prep / sand properly. so all loose peeling paint has to be peeled off first. then properly sand the trim
Thanks
Is this method good for doors as well? I need to paint my doors and trim, they are already painted if I can save money by just sanding and not having to apply an undercoat that would be great. The paint will be darker than what is already on there
Sorry for the delay. Yes you can sand any painted / clear coated surface. And you can paint or clear coat right away
I got 10 doors frame and Is taking me forever I hate sanding but at least I’m gonna try the wet sanding to reduce paint all over it the floor👍🏼
Are you done yet
Let's say it was recommended to use Zinnsers B.I.N. Primer...they say no need to sand then...what do you got to say?
Yes, B. I.N. doesn’t require sanding
Respirator helps
So what number of grit did you use fir the trim sanding buddy?
I saw 220 on the back
@darinbambrick3543 The difference between a craftsman and someone who just gets paid for doing a job, is the attention to detail with the desire and patience to implement it into his work. Also, teaching proper technique makes for a better how-to video, and a new subscriber!❤️
Thanks for the videos!
Good video that.
Great teacher where are you
Michigan. Northern suburbs of Detroit
Such a long job I have 6 to do
I wonder if the wet sanding would work on sanding plaster smooth the day after it is applied to walls?
It works, but not very well. You won't get a feathered edge into the existing wall finish. Rather, you will end up with a ridge around your patched area, which will eventually show up in your finish coat.
Sorry for the delay. There is a technique for plaster/ dry wall repairs. I like to use durabond brown bag product. It's a harder finish and is more durable. However, it is a little more difficult to sand. What other content would interest you on this channel?
Wet sanding plaster is done differently. This procedure does not work well. You'd have to work the plaster while it hardens fit is still damp
SO. WHAT. GRIT. DID. YOU. USE. ON. THE. TRIM. ? THANKS. AND. NICE. VIDEO. !!
That intro was so sexy!
Bob Ross?! Is that you?
So your using 150 for the door ?
No. I use #220 grit. I buy from Home Depot because their sand paper has a wax back for the water doesn’t destroy it
My painter did an absolutely terrible job of my skirting, it is a small area where the mess is though help
Help with what? I don’t know what you need
@darinbambrick3543 Just some advice please 🙏
Well, it’s difficult to know what he has actually done. Hopefully he sanded. If he has not sanded the paint might come off when you sand it. However, you now know the best way to sand it. Please watch my other videos that should help.
This guy looks like he could rescues his daughter from kidnappers. (Kinda looks like Liam Neeseon)
Should you always wet sand?
If you want to save your lungs, I'd say Yes! Not always easy though if you don't want a lot of kit for a household task
When we sand ; Shouldn’t old paint come off ?
You’re only scuffing the surface. You just want to take the sheen down or smooth out anything in the paint surface
I didn’t know Liam Neeson settled down
Can you spot sand trim or a door if there is a paint chip that needs to be covered?
Problem that might arise is the difference in shade, I touched up my radiators with spot touching and you can see every one. Depends how long before you did it and if its the same shade, why not try a bit that's out of eye line, preferably out of the way
Not really sure if this is angood example of why you would sand. The door trim looks perfect. Dont know why you would want to do anything with it.
Aslam and painter India
If you are doing a video, it is good to buy a microphone boom or clip on mic.
Some lazy animal painted the doors and frames so badly that they have paint runs, dirt balls stuck in paint and marks all over the surface. They painted OVER the trim and locks and everything as well. Just absolute scum. I'm thinking of smoothing the surface by wet sanding with finer grit sand paper instead of an entire repaint. Then I'm just going to touch up any areas I go through to the wood with sandpaper with some light paint and polish the doors with automotive polish. Let's see...
Did it work? that's the situation im in
HORRIBLE audio !!
Hard to hear
Thank you