Sanding Down Plaster Walls
Let the filler to dry then smooth down with a fine sandpaper.
Sanding down plaster walls. Sanding plaster is going to create a lot of dust and this dust can irritate your mucous membranes as. Round orbital sanders are very good on plaster walls but on woodwork you have to be careful because they can leave marks on your wood. Assess the surface of the wall or ceiling. Can you sand plaster walls to even them out.
With plaster walls you can afford to be more reckless although reaching a smooth finish is harder. If you are sanding a patch of plaster used to repair a large hole then you should first make sure the plaster is fully dry. Fill these in with filler before sanding. First decide how much muscle you re going to need for this job.
Clean the gaps with sugar soap before you fill as any dust could stop the filler sticking to the wall. Remove the 60 grit paper and attach 80 grit. The surface may have dimples or cracks after drying. How to sand plaster step 1.
With drywall on the other hand you have to be more careful but it s easier to get rid of the old coats and achieve a nice and even finish. If there are some minor imperfections on the surface of the plaster the best thing to do is give the wall s a mist coat of white matt emulsion and then use a fine filler to touch up any blemishes and then gently sand them down using a fine sandpaper 150 grit or so. If the plaster is only slightly. Now sanding plaster walls or drywall is a slightly different process.
Apply the filler with a spatula and scrape off any excess. If you use a rough sandpaper you ll scratch the wall surface. Sand the wall lightly. Note whether it is smooth rough or textured.
Tools for the job. You can use a plain board with paper attached and sand by hand.