Drywall Patch Sanding Problems
Drywall patch sanding issues including ridges, torn paper, clogged joint compound, visible edges, dust, ceiling patches, and low spots.
Common Fixes
Choose the symptom that most closely matches what you see on the surface.
Using the 60-3000 Assorted Kit
Choose the starting grit and sequence for this surface using the 9 x 11 inch wet or dry silicon carbide sheets.
Open kit supportDrywall paper fuzz appears after sanding
The drywall paper becomes fuzzy or damaged after sanding.
Pinholes show after sanding spackle
Small pinholes can appear in spackle after sanding and painting prep.
What grit between coats of joint compound?
Joint compound ridges can show through the next coat or final paint.
What grit for drywall corner bead?
Drywall corner bead repair can leave ridges or visible edges after sanding.
What grit for drywall tape edges?
Drywall tape edges can show ridges after sanding and painting.
What grit for drywall texture high spots?
Drywall texture can have raised points that show through paint.
What grit for sanding a ceiling patch?
A ceiling patch can show ridges or scratches after primer and paint.
What grit for sanding drywall corners?
Drywall corners can become grooved, rounded, or fuzzy after sanding.
What grit for sanding drywall nail pop repair?
A repaired nail pop can leave a small raised patch visible under paint.
What grit for spackle before paint?
Spackle patches can show raised edges or rough texture under paint.
What grit for spackle pinholes?
Small spackle repairs can leave bumps or visible edges under paint.
What grit should I use for a drywall patch?
The user needs a grit for sanding a drywall patch or joint compound.