When You Can Get Away With Skipping The Sanding

By BenOni | February 27, 2023

We’ve all been there. You’re in the middle of a project, and you realize that you should have sanded before you started painting/staining/whatever. But you’re already committed, and sanding would just add a lot of time and effort to the project. So you decide to take a chance and hope that you can get away without sanding.

There are a few things that you can do to increase your chances of success:

– Use a high-quality paint or stain. Cheap paint is more likely to peel or chip without sanding.

– Apply a primer before painting. This will help the paint to adhere better.

– Be very careful when applying the paint or stain. Make sure that you don’t get any on surfaces that you don’t want to paint/stain.

If you do decide to skip the sanding, be prepared for the possibility that the finish may not turn out as well as you hoped. But sometimes, you just have to take a chance!

There’s no denying that sanding is a bit of a pain. It’s noisy, dusty, and it takes forever. So when you can get away with skipping it, do. Here are a few tips for when you can get away with skipping the sanding step.

When painting over a dark color with a light color

If you’re painting over a dark color with a light color, you can usually get away with skipping the sanding step. Just make sure to use a good quality primer before you start painting.

When painting over a glossy surface

If you’re painting over a glossy surface, you can also usually get away with skipping the sanding step. Just make sure to use a good quality primer and paint.

When painting over a textured surface

If you’re painting over a textured surface, you might be able to get away with skipping the sanding step. Just make sure to use a good quality primer and paint.

When painting over a surface that’s already been painted

If you’re painting over a surface that’s already been painted, you can usually get away with skipping the sanding step. Just make sure to use a good quality primer and paint.

When using a paint sprayer

If you’re using a paint sprayer, you can usually get away with skipping the sanding step. Just make sure to use a good quality primer and paint.

These are just a few tips for when you can get away with skipping the sanding step. If you’re not sure, it’s always better to err on the side of caution and sand the surface before you start painting.