Doorgeschuurde

Doorgeschuurde is a Dutch adjective form used to describe a surface or layer that has been sanded through to reveal a lower layer or to achieve a uniform, flush finish with surrounding material. It is commonly employed in carpentry, construction, restoration, and metalworking to indicate that the topmost layer has been removed by sanding.

Etymology and usage context: The term comes from the prefix door- (through) combined with schuren (to sand). The past participle doorgeschuurd is used to describe a finished state, and doorgeschuurde is the attributive form used before a noun (for example, doorgeschuurde rand).

Applications: In woodworking and furniture making, a doorgeschuurde surface means that paint, varnish, or a wood layer has been sanded away to expose the underlying material, often to improve adhesion for refinishing or to create a level surface. In restoration, it may refer to removing surface coatings or damaged wood to reach a sound substrate. In metalworking or plastics, it can describe a surface that has been ground or sanded to remove irregularities, burrs, or coatings and to prepare for coating or assembly.

Considerations: Doorgeschuurde surfaces can affect later finishing steps, such as priming or painting, because different underlying materials or moisture contents influence adhesion. Over-sanding can alter dimensions or remove decorative details, so the extent of sanding is often specified in project documentation.

See also: schuren, afwerken, oppervlakken, voorbereiding van het oppervlak, verf- en coatingafwerking.