Do you need to sand down wood before painting?

Get some pieces of wood and some sanding pieces, you can find them at good hardware stores. Take the strips and gently rub them across any rough spots, or ridges...

Yes, the article did say you could dry the sand overnight. There were 2 options: to bake the sand and to dry it overnight naturally.

Yes, this is a good idea. Particle board is a pretty rough material, so take some time to sand any rough edges before you get started.

Apply a coat of shellac primer to help prevent the wood from staining your paint.

Clean the surface that you plan to paint. Spread a drop cloth to catch the spills. Cover nearby items with plastic. Put painter's tape on the areas where you do...

You want to scuff it up to a point where the primer is going to be able to grab and adhere to it. Sand the area until it becomes a...

Yes! After cleaning it, power sand all surfaces using a power disk sander to restore most of the deck boards to a 90% like-new condition. Hand sand spindles to prevent...