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Drywall technique Mike Hennessey 06-05-2008
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Posted by Mike Hennessey on June 5, 2008, 9:18 am
I want to try using a sponge to smooth the drywall
joints instead of sanding in an effort to reduce
the dust generated.

How long should you let the compound dry before
using the damp sponge?

TIA

Mike

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Posted by Mike Paulsen on June 5, 2008, 9:37 am
Mike Hennessey wrote:
> I want to try using a sponge to smooth the drywall
> joints instead of sanding in an effort to reduce
> the dust generated.
>
> How long should you let the compound dry before
> using the damp sponge?
>

It should be completely dry. If the coats aren't too heavy and you've
allowed time to dry between coats, 24 hours is normally sufficient.

Posted by franz fripplfrappl on June 5, 2008, 9:45 am
On Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:18:38 +0000, Mike Hennessey wrote:

> I want to try using a sponge to smooth the drywall joints instead of
> sanding in an effort to reduce the dust generated.
>
> How long should you let the compound dry before using the damp sponge?
>
> TIA
>
> Mike
>
> .................................................. my email address
> contains no
> numeric characters



After mud has set for a couple of hours, I sometimes smooth out edges and
ridges with a mudding knife dipped in water. It helps to minimize
sanding once mud has dried. Wet sanding is great at keeping dust down.
Have also tried the sanding block attachment for the vacuum. Some dust
but most of it gets sucked into the vacuum.

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Franz Fripplfrappl

Posted by benick on June 5, 2008, 5:21 pm

>I want to try using a sponge to smooth the drywall
> joints instead of sanding in an effort to reduce
> the dust generated.
>
> How long should you let the compound dry before
> using the damp sponge?
>
> TIA
>
> Mike
>
> ..................................................
> my email address contains no
> numeric characters

Renting a Portercable power drywall sander with a Portercable tool activated
Shopvac is an option as well.Gets about 90% of the dust.You only have to
hand sand a half inch of the inside corners. We have used them for several
years with GREAT results. Wet sanding with a sponge tends to leave area
"shiney" looking after painting....Good luck....


Posted by Joe on June 5, 2008, 10:55 pm
On Jun 5, 8:18=A0am, Mike__...@isd.net (Mike Hennessey) wrote:
> I want to try using a sponge to smooth the drywall
> joints instead of sanding in an effort to reduce
> the dust generated.
>
> How long should you let the compound dry before
> using the damp sponge?

A poor technique at best.
Use a good shop vac in conjunction with a MagnaSand unit. The outfit
comes with a screen type sanding pad that is sucke flat to the wall
and makes sanding way easy. The dust is trapped in the MagnaSand water
bucket for easy disposal. Some folks with clay type soil put the wet
dust on their garden since calcium sulfate (gypsum) is a known clay
soil conditioner. Use a spritz of Pam cooking spray to control foaming
in the water trap. HTH

Joe

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