drywall mud dust

[83trekker]

whats the easiet way to get the drywall mud off the wall so i can primer?

 

[kbs2244]

The pros in high end homes still sand it. But it sure makes a lot of dust.
In a shop, I would think a damp square sponge, on a board to keep it flat. would work just fine. Check out the replacement sponges for kitchen mops at the grocery store. The trick is to use long, sweeping strokes. You want to spread out any bumps across as wide an area as you can.

 

[BowtieNut]

I'm guessing you've already sanded? And that's where the dust is from? In my shop, I just opened all the garage doors and used the leaf blower. Worked great.

 

[PAToyota]

I've been renting a Porter Cable drywall sander when I have drywall work to be done. I'm convinced it is the only way to go. A whole lot easier than doing it by hand and you are left with virtually no dust when you are done.

 

[83trekker]

I guess i could just use my compressor and blow it all off the walls and roof, that wouldnt be so bad. And yes i have already sanded the garage, i think i hated that job the most out of building my garage.

 

[mulepackin]

Light sponging, alot of water to keep the sponge clean and wrung out. Will occasionally vaccaum first.

 

[Vicegrip]

I use a good vacuum with a paper bag in it when finishing up sanding. I also skim coat to reduce the amount of finishing and wet sand all but the final surface.