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Join Date: Oct 2003
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How to sand drywall without making a huge mess?
I need to sand a patch that made in the ceiling. A pretty big section. I have been putting it off since it's going to make a huge mess if I sand it. How can I do this without creating a major mess?
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Join Date: Jun 2002
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Summerville, SC
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Vacuum sander. You don't even need to wear a dust mask.
A simple one like this one works fine: http://www.acehardware.com/sm-fibatape-and-reg-vacuum-drywall-sander-sv303u--pi-1289091.html You need to clean the vacuum filter very regularly, with any extended use, but it is so much better -- and faster -- than sealing off the repair area and cleaning up the dust afterward. Edit: You also should need very little sanding if you've applied multiple coats of drywall mud and feathered it out properly with a wide trowel. Last edited by competentone; 04-27-2008 at 09:03 AM.. |
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