Why is it important to sand down wood before a finish is applied?

Sanding wood is removes scratches from your piece of timber. Start with a rough piece of sand paper (120) and work up to finer grains (160, 240, 320, and finally 400). Sanding down our wood will give your timber a smooth feel and will the the grain easier to see. Sanding is especially important if you are using a figured piece of timber as it makes the beauty of the timber more prominent. Always sand to ensure that your produce the highest quality product