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Have you ever tried to patch a hole in your wall? It may be a little tricky, but don't worry. If you have the right tools and a bit of encouragement, you can do it yourself. As you should know, if you are doing work with drywall, one basic tool is sandpaper. The paper for the sandpaper is special because it can make a wall look really nice and smooth. You should know that there are different types of sandpaper and dial in your choice based on the jobs. So, in this guide, we're going to break down how to use sandpaper for drywall work so you feel confident in fixing your wall.

Using The Proper Sandpaper for Drywall

But before we explain the types of sandpaper used for drywall, steps to start off with and drywall types. First of all, it is placing the drywall. At this point, you should use the coarse grit sandpaper, referred to as coarse texture sandpaper. Coarse grit will enable you to remove the biggest lumps and highs and lows from the drywall. Second step is the taping and filling in cracks and seams which are left among the pieces of drywall. Now for the step you want to go with a smoother sandpaper Sanding Disc, but others call it finer grit sandpaper. With this way, you will be able to put all together in one place. Finishing is your last step where you will take the finest type of sandpaper to bring it up to make everything look neat and nice.

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Let us have a detailed look at the different grits of sandpaper you will use once you know the steps involved in drywall work. The most abrasive one is coarse grit sandpaper, which is numbered anywhere between 40 to 60. This Scouring Pad sandpaper is ideal for knocking off big lumps and rough areas from the surface of the drywall. Then we have the medium grit those sandpapers, number range from 80 to 120. Medium grit is good when going over all those rough pieces to make sure that all seams will be blended quite well. Lastly, we have fine grit with numbers ranging from 150 to 180. Fine grit makes your wall perfectly smooth for you.

Choosing the Right Sandpaper Grit For Your Job

Picking the right grit sandpaper for each step of the work you do is very important if you want your drywall to look really nice, smooth and professional. The first part of hanging drywall, you will usually want to use coarse grit sandpaper. This allows you to handle any major blemishes immediately. Afterward, use medium grit sandpaper, and proceed to step two, tape and fill. Lastly, use the finest grit of Sanding Sponge sandpaper in the finishing stage. A second tip that will help ensure you get the best possible outcome is to use a sanding block. Using a sanding block will keep the sandpaper flat and make it significantly easier to press down evenly on the work surface.

Tips on Choosing Sandpaper

There are some important considerations when selecting the sandpaper for your drywall work. First and foremost, choose the grit of the sandpaper. Remember, the coarser the texture you are going to, the coarser the grit you will be using. That means it will remove more material, helpful for bigger bumps. Finally, take a look at the sandpaper size. A larger grit piece of sandpaper will cover a larger area, getting you to the end of your project faster. Finally, consider what kind of sandpaper you'll want. There are different kinds of abrasives, such as silicon carbide and garnet, which are right for a certain kinds of jobs. It can make your work easy and effective.

Small Repairs: Sandpaper

If you are making only a small repair of drywall, you do not need to purchase a whole roll of sandpaper. You can look for smaller sheets of sandpaper, and even sandpaper sponges. These sponges are very convenient because they can easily reach into tight spaces and corners. When you are filling a hole in your drywall, you will also need a sanding screen. The rough grit of the sanding mesh allows you to smooth out the joint compound you used to fill in the hole. This is important before you start using finer grit sandpaper.