sandpaper

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After all of the primer has dried, “use a fine-grain sandpaper and give it another sand all over,” Pacas Gomez says; otherwise, “little imperfections will be magnified.”

From Seattle Times

Whether you’ve pulled nails close to the walls or added screws farther out into the room, let the drywall joint compound dry, then smooth over the surface with sandpaper or a damp sponge.

From Washington Post

Any imperfections, any divots or ridges, must be judiciously smoothed, and a climber’s equipment includes pumice stones, sandpaper and emery boards.

From Los Angeles Times

Scuff up the tiles first with 100-grit sandpaper and wipe clean.

From Washington Post

When using electric sanders, make sure any screws and nails are counter-sunk below the depth you will be sanding, or you will ruin the sandpaper and may damage the sander.

From Seattle Times