Assuming that you will use a wall power sander, here, I will show the steps to sand drywall in a proper manner.
Step 1: First you need to cover the entire room with plastic so that the furniture and the floor are protected from the powder.
Step 2: Switch off the air conditioner/fan. It will prevent the air from carrying dust to other rooms.
Step 3: You need to protect your eyes from the dust. So, it’s imperative that you put on eyeglasses before you get started.
Step 4: There will be plenty of noise during the sanding. Hence, wear ear protection before you begin sanding.
Step 5: You will need to set a ladder if you intend to do ceilings.
Step 6: Connect the device to a vacuum system.
Step 7: Attach your desired sanding disc to the head of the device before you plug the device in. Be careful as not to put too much pressure since it could damage the wall.
Step 8: Once you are done with sanding drywall, vacuum clean the entire room.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do you sand a drywall ceiling?
You can either use a hand sander or an electric sander for sanding drywall ceiling. In addition, you’ll need a ladder to reach the ceiling area. Once you are up there, you can scrub the texture off with a sanding machine. For details, you can take a look at the how to sand drywall section of this post.
2. Should you sand between coats of drywall mud?
That’s a nice idea. You should minimize the bumps as much as you can.
3. Can you apply drywall mud over painted drywall?
Yes, you certainly can. But you’ll need to prepare it very well so that it sticks.
4. What kind of sandpaper to use on drywall?
At first, you need to use coarse sandpapers such as 100-120 grit. Then you can use finer grits such as 220.
5. What is a drywall sanding screen?
These are sanding pads specially made for sanding drywall joints.
6. Which one is better, hand sander or power sander?
Though hand sanders are very inexpensive, they can be very exhausting. On the other hand, power sanders help you do things quickly with the least amount of effort.
7. Should I wipe down drywall after sanding?
Yes, you should. That would facilitate the painting process.
Post time: Sep-29-2021