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PSA: A client's comment about my drawer fronts made me switch my sanding order
I finished a kitchen job in Boise last month where the client pointed out that my painted drawer fronts felt 'slightly gritty' under their fingernails. I realized I was sanding the primer, then painting, then doing a light final sand, which was leaving a tiny bit of dust in the finish. Now I sand the primer, wipe it down with a tack cloth, paint, and don't touch it after. What's your final step to make sure painted surfaces are perfectly smooth?
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kim3731mo ago
That tack cloth step is key. I had a similar grit issue on some white built ins. Do you use a specific type of tack cloth, or just whatever's on the shelf? I found some brands leave a sticky film if you're not careful.
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victorb741mo ago
Honestly, who runs their fingernails over a drawer front like they're checking for dust on a vinyl record? That client must have a future in quality control. But yeah, that final sand after paint is a trap. You're just rubbing the dust right back into the wet finish. My final step is to paint in a clean room, close the door, and walk away. Let it dry without anyone breathing on it.
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