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Home & Leisure - DIY Home Improvement

Few things are more satisfying than DIY: tackling a home improvement project with your own hands and seeing it through to the end. With the internet offering a never-ending supply of inspiration, the only thing you need now is some grit and elbow grease, along with products you can trust to tackle your woodworking and painting projects. Norton offers a full range of versatile, quality sanding solutions with DIYers like you in mind to help you make the right product choices and get you a beautiful end result faster. Learn how premium Norton sanding solutions can be your most valuable DIY tool. Explore what's new for tips, instructions, and support for your next home improvement project.

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Norton ProSand Sheets

Norton ProSand

Norton ProSand portable belts, sheets, sponges, and universal vacuum hole and Multi-Air Cyclonic vacuum discs outlast conventional sandpaper, making them ideal for stripping metal, paint, rust and corrosion as well as smoothing and finishing.

Replacing an abrasive belt on a portable belt sander

How to Properly Choose the Right Sanding Tool for the Job

Choosing the right sanding tool for your woodworking project and learning to use it properly can save you time and money. This guide lists the main types of sanders available along with some power sander tips and tricks for their effective use.

Sanding an exterior door as part of the preparation required prior to painting

Painting - How to Paint an Exterior Door

Painting a front door boosts curb appeal with a pop of color. A new coat of paint can give any entryway a fresh look, but getting a smooth, professional finish requires several steps.

Sanding 101 - hand sanding a deck railing with a folded sheet of sandpaper

Sanding 101

Whether you are a professional woodworker or just a weekend warrior, sanding is a necessary step in your process to get the perfect finish on your workpiece. Use the proper technique, and a few tips and tricks, to conquer your project like the pros.

Using an orbital sander to remove old finish from kitchen cupboards

Painting - A Guide to Painting Kitchen Cabinets

Painting your cabinets tops the list of fastest and most affordable ways to freshen up your kitchen. While it may seem like a breeze, there are a few crucial steps to follow for smooth, long-lasting results.

Hand sanding an old stool to remove old finish

Wood Furniture - Upcycling Tips to Give a New Lease on Life

With a few simple steps, you can transform old wood furniture and create new decor based on trending distressed styling. With a touch of creativity and the right techniques, upcycling furniture has never been easier.

An example of a hardwood floor.

Flooring - Common Types and How to Maintain Them

More and more customers are choosing hard floors over carpeting. To keep up with the hard floor trend, first you should become an expert at the types of hard flooring and the best practices for maintaining them.

Saint-Gobain Stephenville collects for local food bank

Stephenville Cares

The Saint-Gobain Abrasives Customer Service, Planning and Pricing teams in Stephenville, Texas, recently collected food for a local food bank to give back to the community.

Primary Sponsors cheer as USA Luge Team Medals

Norton | Saint-Gobain employees were there to cheer on the USA Luge Team and watched as they won three medals at their home track in Lake Placid, NY.