Finish Sanding Tools - Osborn Brushes - Mountain State Log Homes

Remove wood fuzz (called felting) after power washing or media blasting, and knock down excessive raised grain with Sashco’s finish sanding tools.

How long do Osborn Brushes typically last?

Depending on what’s being removed, a single Osborn brush can be used on 2,000-4,000 square feet before needing replacement.

Where to Use:

Where NOT to Use:

Will etch some other building materials. Not recommended for use on stains or coatings still in good shape (won’t be effective).

Removes wood fuzz & raised grain

All of that wood fuzz will interfere with stain adhesion and appearance. Remove it before you stain for excellent stain performance

No switching out constantly

Unlike sandpaper, one buffy pad or Osborn brush can cover hundreds, even thousands, of square feet before it needs to be switched out.

Prep interior wood before clear coats

Excellent for the lighter prep work needed on interior surfaces to get them ready for a clear coat

No rust marks

Is secondary sanding absolutely necessary after media blasting or power washing my home?

In most cases, yes, but not all. The key is to make sure all of the excess felting and wood fuzz is removed from the surface. Secondary sanding with Buffy Pads or Osborn Brushes is usually the best way to do this. In some cases, there isn’t excess fuzzing, so it’s not necessary. In other cases, the wood grain may be raised beyond what you’d prefer, so secondary prep is desired, but not a must.

Which is better – Buffy Pads or Osborn Brushes?

Buffy Pads work great for light fuzzing after media blasting. Osborn Brushes are a bit more aggressive, so work great on projects that may require more….assertive means of fuzz removal. (Power tools!)

How many Osborn Brushes will I need to sand down my entire home?

That will depend on how you’re using it. If it’s being used only for removing wood fuzz, not for sanding off all of the damaged wood or leftover stain on a surface, usually 2 brushes will do the trick (assuming about 4,000 sq. ft. of surface area). If you’re using it for more aggressive removal, double that.