Sand the Drywall Repair — Sand the Dried Compound
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Drywall Patch · Step 5 of 9
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Once all coats of joint compound are thoroughly dry, sand the repair area. For the main flat surfaces, use a power sander (like a dust-free drywall sander) to efficiently remove lap marks and achieve a general smoothness. For the edges and corners, use a sanding sponge. The key is to tilt the sponge and apply most of the pressure on the outer edge, feathering it out to prevent creating a sharp ridge or gouge in the finish. The goal is to achieve a gentle, rounded hump with perfectly feathered edges that seamlessly blend into the surrounding wall. After sanding, clean up any dust.
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Sand the Drywall Repair — Sand the Dried Compound
Part of project
Drywall Patch · Step 5 of 9
In this video
Once all coats of joint compound are thoroughly dry, sand the repair area. For the main flat surfaces, use a power sander (like a dust-free drywall sander) to efficiently remove lap marks and achieve a general smoothness. For the edges and corners, use a sanding sponge. The key is to tilt the sponge and apply most of the pressure on the outer edge, feathering it out to prevent creating a sharp ridge or gouge in the finish. The goal is to achieve a gentle, rounded hump with perfectly feathered edges that seamlessly blend into the surrounding wall. After sanding, clean up any dust.