How Can I Reduce Drywall Dust When Sanding Drywall Joints?
How Can I Reduce Drywall Dust When Sanding Drywall Joints?How to reduce drywall dust? That’s the Ultimate Question, and one that companies and individuals have been trying to solve for years. Cleaning up dried on joint compound (i.e., “mud”) is a walk in the park compared to cleaning up drywall dust…Answer: There are three ways to reduce drywall dust: barriers, wet sanding method, and drywall vacuum sanders. 1. Barrier – Block Drywall Dust Barriers, made of sheet plastic available at any hardware store, are only a partial solution. Tape the plastic against floors, ceilings, and walls, separating the dusting zone from the area you want to remain clean. If you never remove the barrier, and if the barrier has absolutely zero holes, the “clean area” should remain clean. But even the tiniest hole in the plastic will, surprisi
