Control the Dust. If you're not careful, drywall dust can drift through the house, forming a white film on everything in its path. It's hard to get rid of, too. You may have heard about smoothing ...

Whether you’re prepping for a paint job, patching up a hole, or smoothing out newly-installed drywall, these sanders get the job done quickly—and with minimal cleanup.

Home projects are inherently messy, but the undisputed champion of messes is the blizzard of fine dust unleashed as drywall joint compound is sanded and re-sanded. Skip to content.

Cleanup after sanding is easier, contractor says. By DAVID BRADLEY, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Feb 9, 2007 DAVID BRADLEY, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Feb 9, 2007 ...

Home projects are inherently messy, but the undisputed champion of messes is the blizzard of fine dust unleashed as drywall joint compound is sanded and re-sanded.

This article was published 29/11/2013 (3822 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current. QUESTION: Love your column! I would like to know how to keep the dust down when I have a small ...

While wet sanding is a much less messy way to sand your drywall seams, there are a few things to consider: Finish. Wet sanding with a sponge works differently than dry-sanding.

Sand your primer and clean off the dust (or not, according to your inclination, as per the discussion above). Roll the paint onto the drywall, keeping up a steady, even motion and ensuring that ...