In the CAMI system, sandpaper grits range from 24 to 1,000 (and sometimes higher), which corresponds to P12 to P2,500 in the FEPA system. The CAMI system predominates in North America.

When sanding metal, the grit particles can actually become sharper, so you won’t have to change sandpaper frequently. Best For: Grinding away metal burrs and sanding rough wood.

Will sanding your grip act as a temporary band-aid? What I found was fine-grit sandpaper (100 grit and above) used gently can help roughen up the surface and lend more traction.

In addition to finding the right sandpaper grit for your project, and knowing when you can stop refining (and stop sanding!), proper wood sanding technique is also important. From the editors of ...

High grit sandpaper is absolutely wonderful for using on your pieces painted with Chalk Paint™ Decorative Paint by Annie Sloan! The fine sandpaper makes them as smooth as glass! Here is one ...

A little finish sanding is all they need and if you don’t have high grit sandpaper around, you can use a brown paper bag.