Sand Drywall Smooth
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What happens here
Once all coats of joint compound are thoroughly dry, sand all mudded surfaces to a smooth finish. Use a dustless drywall sander attached to a shop vacuum to minimize airborne dust. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including a respirator mask and safety glasses, as shown in the video, to protect against fine drywall dust. After machine sanding, use a sanding sponge for final touch-ups, especially in corners and hard-to-reach areas, and run your hand over the surfaces to detect any remaining imperfections.
Goal: Achieve a perfectly smooth drywall surface.
Tools and materials
- Dustless Drywall Sander — Sanding large drywall surfaces efficiently while minimizing dust
- Respirator Mask — Protecting against inhaling fine drywall dust
- Safety Glasses — Protecting eyes from dust and debris
- Sanding Sponge — Detail sanding in corners and for final touch-ups
- Shop Vacuum DeWalt — Collecting dust generated during sanding when connected to the dustless sander
- Sanding Discs / Pads — Abrasive material for the drywall sander