A couple of days ago, I saw a video online titled "We've all been doing drywall wrong". In the beginning, the host repeats the title and then zooms in on a bucket of drywall compound. Focusing on the sanding part of the instructions. The first item recommended for sanding is a wet sponge. Wait, what? If you're like me, you never read the instructions on a bucket of drywall compound. You learned from watching other people. You apply the compound, let it dry and then using a sanding screen or block. And it makes a hell of the mess. Fine drywall particles is nasty stuff to breath in. And no matter what goggles and mask I wear, it always seems to find its way in my eyes and nose. Well, I've been using a wet sponge for the last two days at work and I feel this should be shouted from the mountaintops. The wet sponge softens and smooths the drywall rather than just kicking it up as dust. No need for a mask or goggles or cleaning dust off every surface in the vicinity. Yeah, maybe I should have read the instructions.
The only drawback of using a wet sponge on drywall is the backing paper, which tends to swell up with too much water. I add a little bit of clear vodka to the water, which seems to make it evaporate faster. Buy the cheapest brand rot gut you can find to save money and that you're not tempted to "test" it on yourself. Lol
I wring the sponge out so its not soaking wet. Just damp. I haven't seen any issues so far. And I've been using it on both new and 40yo drywall. But I'll keep that in mind.
Buy a 10 inch blade and a hawk.
Spackle requires at least 3 passes, and never touch it between coats.
It is trivial to do without sanding, I have no problem with dust, as I do it right!!!!
I pay someone who knows how to do it..I hate that crap!!!
John
Spackle requires at least 3 passes, and never touch it between coats.
It is trivial to do without sanding, I have no problem with dust, as I do it right!!!!
I pay someone who knows how to do it..I hate that crap!!!
John