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Posted in Phoenix Contractors on 03/12/2009 04:25 pm by admin
Sheetrock Professionals – Texture question?
Here is the deal.. I am a (part time) flooring sub-contractor who has been asked to redo the texture in a couple’s (friends of mine) relatively small bathroom. Although I have done my fair share of drywall and texturing work (i.e I have the experience and tools), this job poses a different problem.
The problem pertains to the thick DIY texture that the couple put on the walls. Essentially, it looks as though joint compound was troweled on and swept at a thickness greater than 1/8th of an inch. Now, a few months and three coats of paint later – the texture job has cracked and apparently is not the look the couple is satisfied with.
The question at hand: Is sanding going to be the best option to prep the sheetrock? If so, are there any tested methods to keep the dust down? What would be the best type of sander (belt vs. orbital)?
I do not mind sanding – I just want to make sure this is the most cost effective solution.
Thanks you for your time,
go to a tool rental store. Ask them for a Porter Cable drywall sander and the vaccum attachment. 95% dust free, about $30 a day to rent. Sanding discs cost about $10 apiece. 1 or two should suffice. You will still have to sand some by hand but this should take care of the brunt of the work for you.
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