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Posted by on April 25, 2006, 3:18 pm
When repairing drywall and layign multiple layers of speckling over the
tape, do I need to sand between each layer, or only the last one? Also,
should I do wet-sanding or dry?
Related question: what is the difference between various wall-repair
compounds, such as spackling, joint compound, etc? I mean, what is the
difference in their composition and how that affects the specific
application?
Thanks
D
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Posted by Pop on April 25, 2006, 3:39 pm
> When repairing drywall and layign multiple layers of speckling
> over the
> tape, do I need to sand between each layer, or only the last
> one?
It's important to "sand" between each application, making sure
the feathering is near perfect each time and each succeeding coat
wider than the last, EXcluding the taped part; don't rub on that
too much.
Also,
> should I do wet-sanding or dry?
Personal opinion, but I like wet sanding. Almost no mess/dust to
contend with and for me at least, smoother and faster to work
with. Usually I use wash cloths stapled to 2x4 pieces and a
couple buckets of water to slide along with me.
I got to where three applications at joints was pretty much my
norm; dunno how that equates with the experts, but it came out
looking good. 1 for a bed, tape it, mud it, sand it, mud again
with a wide blade and sand final. Nails/screws I usually do two
apps of mud; sanding each of them afterwards to be certain
they're smooth.
The overall idea is to have to sand as little as possible.
I've never used the power sanders/vacuums etc so don't know about
those.
>
> Related question: what is the difference between various
> wall-repair
> compounds, such as spackling, joint compound, etc? I mean, what
> is the
> difference in their composition and how that affects the
> specific
> application?
Dunno - good question; I just usually read the labels and make
sure it describes the job I'm about to do. But hey, I'm just a
diy'er; I don't do it for a living.
HTH
Pop
>
> Thanks
> D
>
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Posted by Calvin Henry-Cotnam on April 25, 2006, 5:08 pm
dmitry.freitor@citigroup.com (dmitry.freitor@citigroup.com) said...
>
>When repairing drywall and layign multiple layers of speckling over the
>tape, do I need to sand between each layer, or only the last one? Also,
>should I do wet-sanding or dry?
Ideally, you should not put so much on each layer that you need to sand
it down before the next layer is applied. It is easy on the first or
second layer to go overboard and try and make it nice and perfect. Don't
bother as you will end up with high spots that need sanding.
Apply it sparingly as you get to the last layer and you will only need
a real light sanding at the end, and (if regular mud is used) then you
may be able to wet sand it.
>Related question: what is the difference between various wall-repair
>compounds, such as spackling, joint compound, etc? I mean, what is the
>difference in their composition and how that affects the specific
>application?
Regular mud (compound that comes pre-mixed) only dries, it doesn't set.
That means that it can be softened with water, even after it fully dries,
so you can "wet sand" it with a damp sponge. The disadvantage is that it
is not very strong.
A settable compound comes in powder form and must be mixed when you need
to use it. This can include plaster (plaster of paris) or a commercial
drywall product like Durabond (Durabond 90, or just "90", seems to be the
most preferred in my experience as it has 90 minutes of working time).
This sets, which means you cannot re-wet it, but it is much harder and
more durable than plain mud.
The contractor I used to tape the drywall in our home uses 90 in the
seams under the tape, then uses mud for the rest of the work.
My standard for any repairs and new work is to use 90 for the first coat
on all corner beads (I will use plaster of paris, if I don't have any
90 available). This provides a hard and durable layer that doesn't require
any sanding. The finishing layers are done with mud, which is easier
to sand and can even be wet sanded if desired. I have never had such
a corner fail with kids playing and smashing into it.
--
Calvin Henry-Cotnam
"I really think Canada should get over to Iraq as quickly as possible"
- Paul Martin - April 30, 2003
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