there is dust all over the walls from the sanding. what is the easiest way to remove the dust. someone told me to use a slightly damp cloth and wipe the walls. any suggestions would be appreciated
2007-07-31 15:23:27 · 7 answers · asked by JJDK 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
A slightly damp cloth or sponge will pick up the dust. Do NOT use anything WET, hehehe. If you squeeze it and water comes out.. its too wet to use. The advantage of using a slightly damp cloth, or sponge, is that it makes the dust cling to it, rather than just push it around or get it into the air.
A sponge mop works well, or swifter pads, and with the handle, makes it easier on your back.
Some painters tack cloths will work as well, but that's more expensive, hehehe.
Have Fun
2007-07-31 15:56:39 · answer #1 · answered by thewrangler_sw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't you just love drywall dust? Not! It gets everywhere, I would start with a Shop Vac, not a normal vacuum, you'll just plug it up, take a soft brush/broom and go over all the walls following with the vacuum. Make sure you are wearing a good filter mask, and ventilate the room as much as possible. Once you have all the big stuff, off the wall and the floor and baseboards, then yes a slightly damp sponge or cloth should get the rest. Make sure you use a high quality primer, then paint away. I'm sure you will enjoy the basement space, sounds like you've taken time to do things right....
2007-07-31 22:33:11 · answer #2 · answered by Debb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just sweep it down with a soft broom a couple of times.
Assuming you are going to just paint the plasterboard?
Unless your 'dust' has particles the size of rocks, 2 coats of emulsion will cover it whatever.
If you use a wet/damp cloth, you are likely going to cause the P/board to blow, and then you wouldn't be able to do anything with it.
Brush it down, let it settle, vacuum it up. (maybe twice) Paint. Sorted.
2007-07-31 22:34:14 · answer #3 · answered by wonkyfella 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A professional would just vacuum up the dust, the prime it and paint it. Why would you want to use a wet cloth?
2007-08-02 04:37:40 · answer #4 · answered by kuddly_katz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a clean damp cloth, and just give it a good once over.
2007-07-31 22:26:52 · answer #5 · answered by JML 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out www.npda.co.uk.
Its the national property developers association so I'm sure someone there will be able to advise you.
You can become a member (for free) and ask in the forum.
Hope this helps
2007-08-01 04:59:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
very slightly damp cloth will work fine
2007-07-31 22:26:55 · answer #7 · answered by Mr. Ree 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋