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Sandpaper and Sanding Screen

Sanding sheets are made of various grits and backings materials. Sanding screen, paper and cloth are three backing options. Grits start at 24-150 which are coarse and go to 600-3200 which are fine. You will start with sanding screen which will not clog with dust. Ideally the sanding screen should be 60-80 grit. The sanding cloth is long lasting, and does not clog. It can be used in grits between 120-220 for medium sanding. Wet/dry sandpaper is made to be used with water for final finish sanding. You will want to use 220, 320, 400, 600 and 1000 grit to achieve a final result on alabaster which is a high gloss finish. After you polish a surface sanded to 600grit you will have a satin finish.

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