How to Use sandpaper in a Sentence

sandpaper

noun

• Then, flip the sandpaper over and move it back and forth again.
  — Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 24 Apr. 2018
• Scuff up the tiles first with 100-grit sandpaper and wipe clean.
  — Washington Post, 12 July 2021
• One trick is to take sandpaper to the bottom of your shoes to rough them up for the snow or ice.
  — Joyann King, Harper's BAZAAR, 23 Dec. 2019
• Sand all the wood pieces with 150-grit sandpaper and ease all sharp corners on the legs and slats.
  — Ricard Romanski, Popular Mechanics, 8 Feb. 2020
• Castille says with a hint of sandpaper on the vocal cords.
  — Michael Casagrande | [e-mail], al, 27 Jan. 2023
• Take some time to smooth the edges and all surfaces with some sandpaper.
  — John Kennedy, Popular Science, 12 Jan. 2020
• Rub off dirt on eggs with fine sandpaper, a brush or a cloth.
  — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 21 May 2021
• When most of the dark areas and cuts are gone, switch to 120-grit sandpaper, and finish the job.
  — Popular Mechanics Editors, Popular Mechanics, 1 May 2021
• After the compound dries, wrap the sandpaper around a piece of wood and sand smooth.
  — Bradley Ford, Popular Mechanics, 2 May 2022
• But the sandpaper trick picked out nanoscale particles of each of the three.
  — IEEE Spectrum, 11 Jan. 2024
• Five hours and 20 sheets of 60-grit sandpaper later, the base of the deck was sanded (thanks, Dad!).
  — Halee Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2023
• Some have bands of sandpaper that fit around the spinning part.
  — Lauren Corona, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2023
• Use sandpaper to scrape away any rough edges around the openings.
  — Taylor Mead, House Beautiful, 26 Sep. 2018
• If the sandpaper gums up, give the epoxy more time to cure before sanding more.
  — Washington Post, 19 Apr. 2021
• Use a light sandpaper to knock off any fibers, then add a thin layer of paste wax to smooth the surface.
  — Mark Melonas, Popular Mechanics, 10 Oct. 2020
• No one wants to sleep in sheets that feel like sandpaper or keep you up sweating all night.
  — Hannah Jones, Country Living, 28 June 2022
• Wet sand the spot with 1000-grit sandpaper once the paint is completely dry.
  — Paul Wright, Popular Mechanics, 13 Nov. 2020
• After the coating has set, it may be dressed down with a plane and sandpaper, just like wood.
  — Scientific American, 18 June 2020
• Who wants to wrap themselves up in a rough fabric that's akin to sandpaper?
  — Melissa Lee, USA TODAY, 18 Sep. 2020
• The Bruins could have used his sandpaper vs. the Flyers.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 22 Oct. 2021
• Then sand the surfaces with 220-grit sandpaper, by hand or with a sanding pole.
  — Jennifer Barger, Washington Post, 10 Jan. 2023
• There’s even a square of sandpaper to help rough out the surface of the tube for better glue adherence.
  — Aaron H. Bible, Popular Mechanics, 27 Sep. 2022
• Wet the sandpaper and the headlight, then sand the lens in straight, horizontal strokes.
  — Zachary Palmer, Popular Mechanics, 2 Aug. 2018
• If the decoupage has dried, wet a very fine grit sandpaper (400 will work) and lightly sand the uneven spots.
  — Jill Gleeson, Country Living, 31 July 2020
• Lightly sand the wood inside the chest with a fine-grade sandpaper, which will release a fresh cedar smell.
  — Washington Post, 18 Nov. 2021
• Once the glue has dried, use an orbital sander outfitted with 120-grit sandpaper to smooth all the edges.
  — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2023
• Your nose is ugly and your face is ugly and your skin is like sandpaper.
  — Sarah Miller, The New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2020
• Dirt and grime act almost like sandpaper to break down and fray carpet fibers.
  — Laura Daily, Washington Post, 19 Oct. 2023
• Now, use the scissors to cut the sandpaper into narrow strips.
  — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 5 Mar. 2021
• The soft fabric never feels like sandpaper, which is a must for those with sensitive skin.
  — Sarah Kester, Travel + Leisure, 3 Jan. 2024

Last Updated: 5 Sep 2024