can you "wet sand" spackle to smooth it down or should you use fine sandpaper?

Answer 1

Wet sanding will be a nightmare. Your sand paper will last about 30 seconds and yu'll got through a bunch of it. Dry sanding is okay, but it you use too fine a paper, you'll have the same problem - build-up. Dry sanding spackle will work (using about a 100 grit paper) but it does produce a cloud of dust. Spackle responds well to a wet sponge, but don't wait too long on the spackle drying. Spackle will dry to a bit of a sheen, and the sponge won't work as well. Rubbing down with a sponge while the spackle is a tad bit damp will enable you to work out some of the pins holes that would otherwise, just be discovered when dry sanding. Your choice. Good luck

Answer 2

Sanding Spackle

Answer 3

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can you "wet sand" spackle to smooth it down or should you use fine sandpaper?

Answer 4

you can wet sand, and it will keep the dust down. however, in all my years experience with drywall repair i find there is no better finish than a fine sanding. i have a collection of VERY worn down sanding sponges just for the final sanding. wet sanding works, but it softens the patch and can leave it rippled.

Answer 5

No dry sand it, It will get in the finer places better, Leaving a smooth clean finish, Allowing you to later Paint it.

Answer 6

If you wet sand the spackle, it will turn all gooy again, just dry sand it.

Answer 7

for small patches go ahead and wet sand with a sponge much cleaner than sand paper

Answer 8

always use a fine sand paper and smooth lightly, then feel with your fingers to make sure you don't feel anything different from the wall.

Answer 9

Dry sand, but use a vacuum attachment and fiberglass mesh instead of paper .... it will be much cleaner. There are various models (see link for one).

Answer 10

Using a sponge will make the area very smooth and noticeable after painting it as the paint will change texture in that area.