Your English writing platform
Discover LudwigSimilar(59)
For a scratch beneath the surface finish that exposes bare wood, flooring or furniture should be sanded to the bare wood and refinished with different-colored putties that can be mixed together to match the stain.
"It should be sanded, it should be drained, it should have fertiliser and should be cut properly.
Hardwood floors should be sanded down.
The cuts should be even, and any rough edges should be sanded off to prevent splinters.
Any coatings of paint or adhesive should be sanded away with an electric sander.
Should there be sand?
By the time you get to the last coat, you shouldn't be sanding at all.
The sand should be relatively fine sand - beach sand or slightly larger works fine.
This should be aragonite sand (best choice) or coco fiber ( brand name Eco Earth in the US).
The dresser should be finely sanded and any blemishes treated with a filler that exactly matches the wood.
Where it is available, sodium-bentonite powder should be mixed with sand or gravely sand; high silt content is likely to increase the risk of shrinkage.
Write better and faster with AI suggestions while staying true to your unique style.
Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com