tips for drywall sanding
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Drywall
• Drywall is a construction material used to create walls and ceilings.
• It's also used to create many design feature(https://drywalljobs.net/drywall-everything-you-need-to-know-drywall-jobs/)s, including eaves, arches and other architectural specialties.
• It's quick and easy to install, incredibly durable, and requires only simple repairs when damaged.
• sanding is the main role in drywall work which gives clear finishing.
Drywall sanding
• Drywall sanding can be messy , frustrating and time consuming one .
• But it is one of the most important steps in making your walls look their best.
• If the sanding has not done properly then it would leads to lots of problems at the end.
Tools used
• The perfect tools(https://drywalljobs.net/important-drywall-tools-different-drywall-services/) should be used for hand sander. The fine sander would produce smoother finish.
• drywall screen which allows the drywall dust to fall down instead of collecting on the sandpaper.
• The use of screen does it make it more difficult to get smooth finish.
Apply even pressure
• Applying an even pressure, push-pull motion to work a hand sander inside the flat seams and along the narrow vertical nail patterns called strips.
• Work the edges of the seams or strips with this push-poll stroke or use a circular buffing motion to feather out .
• Use light pressure on the hand sander and move it in a circular buffing motion. Pole sanders are more difficult to control; use either the push-pull motion or a side-to-side sweeping motion
Sanding Sponge for Corners
• A sanding sponge does a better job than a hand sander in corners.
• It is less likely to gouge the opposite wall as sometimes happens with the edge of the hand sander.
• you can also use a folded piece of drywall sanding paper.
Practice good techniques
• Be sure the mud is thoroughly dry before you start to sand. Sand lightly, using moderate to light pressure on evenly at all sides.
• Avoid sanding in a straight line that can show up as a depression when you paint.
• It's easier and you can damage the face paper of the drywall by excessive sanding, especially at the edge of the joints.
Finishing tips
• When you finished(https://drywalljobs.net/steps-drywall-finishing-taping-coat/) be sure to check all the walls, joints and corners.
• Make touchup if there anything left.
• Use a sanding sponge to correct any small imperfections.
• If you find deep gouges or scratches then it is best to recoat them, let the compound dry and resand them.