Under-sanding on a drywall job can ruin the finish after everything's painted, leaving ridges and grooves that will really stand out in direct light. And over-sanding can also leave you with a rough, uneven finish. So striking the right balance every time you sand is going to be absolutely crucial for ensuring a beautiful finish and a happy customer. How do you get a top-notch sanding game? Learn from the best! Check out the video below from the Build Show Network, where Lydia Crowder (aka Drywall Shorty) shares her best drywall sanding tips with you.
Drywall Shorty Shares Her Best Drywall Sanding Tips
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When it comes to all things drywall finishing, Lydia is a true professional, and her sanding expertise is one of the elements that makes her so good at her job. Sanding may not be the most fun part of the finishing process, but it goes a long way toward elevating the entire look of a space, polishing everything up for a pristinely smooth wall — as Lydia says in the video: a soft, smooth sanding job will leave a soft, smooth finish.
Lydia covers a lot of ground in her 10-minute video, but let's go through a few of the big takeaways we think will really help finishers enhance their sanding abilities.
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