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For a typical furniture project, which sandpaper grit order does Minwax suggest before staining?

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  1. 220 grit first, then 100 grit
  2. 100 or 120 grit first, then 220 grit
  3. Only 60 grit, in one pass

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References

  1. Proper Wood Preparation (Minwax) www.minwax.com/en/how-to-finish-wood/wood-preparation/proper-wood-preparation-article Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. Proper Wood Preparation (Minwax) www.minwax.com/en/how-to-finish-wood/wood-preparation/proper-wood-preparation-article Checked 2026-10-10.
  3. Proper Wood Preparation (Minwax) www.minwax.com/en/how-to-finish-wood/wood-preparation/proper-wood-preparation-article Checked 2026-10-10.
  4. How-To Finish Wood: Frequently Asked Questions (Minwax) www.minwax.com/en/how-to-finish-wood/wood-preparation/frequently-asked-questions Checked 2026-10-10.

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