How to Use a Hyde Drywall Sander
Hyde drywall sanders are similar to other brands of sanders. You may use any type of sandpaper you wish, but the typical drywall grits are 100 for rough coats and 150 for finish coats. Some Hyde drywall sanders have detachable poles, allowing you to swap out the wooden pole for an adjustable one. This will come in handy if you need to work on an area that is inaccessible by ladder, such as a stairwell or high foyer ceiling. Generic painter's extension poles are compatible with Hyde sanders. You can find them in the painting section of your local hardware store. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Cut the sheet of sanding paper in half lengthwise using a utility knife. Use 100-grit sandpaper if you will be doing some heavy sanding. Use 150-grit if you wish to leave the surface ready for paint.
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Attach one piece of sanding paper to the sander by clamping it down using the adjustable wing bolts. The wing bolts should be tight. Do not over-tighten them, or you may ruin the screw threads.
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Hold the head of the sander against the surface and wipe it back and forth. Do not push the head against the wall, as this may create gouges or marks. If you do gouge the wall, do not try to sand away the gouge. Instead, repair the gouge by filling it with joint compound.
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Replace the sandpaper with a new piece as soon as you start to notice that the sandpaper is losing its effectiveness.
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Discard the used sandpaper when you have finished.
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Tips & Warnings
Use a Hyde drywall hand sander for drywall projects that are in tight, enclosed areas. For example, some hallways are very narrow, making it difficult to use a pole sander.
Use a Hyde drywall pole sander for projects that are high in the room or otherwise difficult to access.
Buy or rent a Hyde drywall vacuum sander if dust is an issue. Drywall dust is very fine, so it is difficult to clean. A vacuum sander solves this problem by sucking in the dust as it is created.
Don't try to save time or money by overusing a piece of sandpaper. The extra effort it takes and the time lost are not worth it.
