Do I need to sand a wood piece before applying chalk paint?
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Yes
YES...all projects need light sanding...to help paint stick better...you use finer sandpaper...and go WITH the grain. then, slightly damp sponge or rag to wipe all the sanding dust off...
No. Just wipe it down to clean it, and paint away!
It's always a good idea to lightly sand any furniture being painted. But you can use a liquid sander in addition to fine sandpaper.
It is always good to do a light sanding. This makes the paint adhere to the wood.
Yes, just lightly sand.