How to prep your interior wood

We know preparing wood is boring and takes a lot of time and effort. But it'll be worth it when you get the perfect finish. We'll show you how to get it done before you protect it.

Project overview

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How to prep you interior wood - Video Guide

If you want a more in depth walk through of how to prep you interior wood, check out this video.

Step one

First, put down a dust sheet, then open a window.

Step two

Fill any holes or cracks with our wood filler. Give your wood a good sand with 120 grit sandpaper, so it's smooth. And if it's old, sand off any existing coating. Then wipe down with white spirit, not water or the grain will rise. Then leave it to dry.

Step three

Prep done, you're ready to protect.

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