An essential step for cleaning, polishing and prepping surfaces for a project, sanding should not be overlooked when painting or staining a wall, ceiling or piece of furniture. Paint & Decorating Retailer recommends adding these four sanders to your shelves to help equip customers for their next project.

The 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 5-inch Random Orbit Sander from Makita USA features three speed settings, up to 40 minutes of run time and a one-touch electronic control switch. The sander has an ergonomically designed body and grip for operator comfort and a pad break created for reduced free-spin.

This starter sanding set from Festool includes a random orbital sander, dust extractor and grit abrasives. The sander is a one-handed tool that offers a 5/64-inch, or 2.0-millimeter, sanding stroke and the dust bin has a 6.6-gallon capacity with advanced HEPA filtration and adjustable suction control. 

Also from Festool, this drywall sander is ideal for walls and ceilings and includes adjustable suction, a working length of 55 inches and an ergonomic T-handle. The sander comes in a durable carrying bag for easy transport.

The Spring-Loaded Hand Sander from Allway Tools is a lightweight sander with a wing nut clamp design for quick sandpaper sheet changes. The tool is made for use with 11-¼ inch standard die cut sandpaper and sanding screens and has pad dimensions of 9-¼ inches by 3-¼ inches.