I've got some old parquet flooring lying around and I'm thinking about turning it into a shelf. The only sandpaper I have is 100 grit. Is that enough to prep it for staining, or do I really need to get 200 grit? I'm not aiming for a flawless finish—just something decent.
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Yikes, 100 grit is pretty rough! If you’re trying to prep the wood by removing old finishes, you might want to reconsider. Just a heads up, if there's polyurethane on it, it might be tough to get a good stain without more abrasive sandpaper.
Using 100 grit sandpaper isn't ideal, but you can still work with it. I'd recommend at least 150 grit for a better result, or even 180 if you can swing it. It'll help the stain go on more evenly for a nicer finish.
Yeah, there's definitely some kind of polyurethane on there.