This document provides tips for sanding drywall. It discusses that drywall sanding is an important but messy and time-consuming step that requires the proper tools and techniques. Even pressure should be applied using a push-pull motion along seams and edges. A sanding sponge works better than a hand sander in corners. All walls should be checked after sanding is complete and touch-ups made to ensure a smooth finish.

1. Tips for Drywall sanding
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2. 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.

4. 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.

6. 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.

8. 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

10. 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.

12. 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.

14. 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.