Wet Sanding Sponge (Drywall)

A test and review of a standard type of wet sanding sponge for drywall and plaster.
For dustless drywall repair.

[Interior_Works]

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[JustMe-hhsl]

I’m a woman and have been wet sanding for years, I think it’s amazing, no dust and an amazing outcome.

[channelz]

The wet sanding works well even in larger areas - it just takes a lot more work. The real benefit to this technique is that you don’t have dust everywhere.

[jimbow]

I use the wet method on most small or medium projects with great success but you have to do a good trowel job with minimal ridges, and you have to use the wet sponge just before the mud goes to a final set. I use 90 minute compound. The wet sponge melts the edges into a perfect feather edge and easily knocks down any medium height trowel ridges in the field.
Give it another try with these two things in mind and I’m sure that you’ll use the sponge more often. Good luck!

[counseloridealist]

Today, I cleaned the filter in my 25-year-old vacuum, and I brought it back upstairs, where I had been sanding. I turned it back on, and in a minute or two, I was in a cloud of drywall dust. The vacuum doesn't have a HEPA filter, which was a wake-up call for me. I searched and watched three hours of videos and searched online. I need a new vacuum and found a DeWalt model that has the ultrafilter that the government approves. So it's the Tyvek suit, dust mask 3M, head cover, foot covers, and breaks. I ordered the sponge shown here, and I will skim while waiting for the vacuum. The information about cancer and even heart attacks from prolonged exposure got me to make changes.

[genienepernotto]

For a DYIer who isn't a pro at skim coating, this method is spot on because we have asthma in my family and can't deal with too much dust.

[dudeman]

I think the point of the wet sponge technique is to save the dust. It’s a trade off, not as effective as sanding but avoids the dust. Up to you what’s more important

[huuamai]

Use it with fast drying mud (5min, 20min, etc).
Apply your mud as good as you can, then let the mud dry until it is just pliable enough to be able to scrape lines or edges smoothly with your knife.
That's when you can apply your wet sponge or rag. Wet all of it and pass your knife along the coat of mud, smoothing out edges and getting rid of lines. Then just let it dry and see if you need to apply another coat or if you can get away with sanding away any small imperfection.
Things to note: it is harder to wet sand mud when it has fully cured- that is why I suggest doing it before it dries fully.
Also, the mud dries at different speeds in different sections. Sections with a thicker coat of mud- say the middle- may take longer to dry, whereas if you are doing a repair on a glossy wall and you don't either sand off the gloss or apply a primer on it before applying your mud, then mud that is touching the gloss will take longer to dry- and this usually leads to it coming will wet sanding, which means trouble when you are trying to smooth out your edges.
It takes getting used to.

[thepanda]

I was just about to wait til the morning to try and sponge sand the ceiling. Thank the lord I watched your video....that taught me all I needed to know! 👍

[quietkey]

Thanks for the test man....straight forward with no extra noise or glitz. Peace

[deadnthehead]

It's a finishing grit. It says it on the package. It isn't meant to take off a lot of material

[tonygoshive]

Personally I’d call that a success considering how little dust it creates, I know it won’t be perfect, but if it takes out the large widgets and can always go back with a sander. At least less dusty

[WormsHere]

Press harder and use more water and it will work fine. I use it all the time. Love it!

[gene]

The idea is the moisture in the sponge will soften the exterior layers of the mud and slowly smooth it with the friction of the sponge. It takes longer than standard sanding for sure. You need to do it way longer than you showed in the video. The upside is if you are in an area you can’t have dust, this is how you do it. Patience.

[jccohen]

Looks like this route requires more water, patience, and a lot of elbow grease, but zero containment with Plastic and drop Cloths and worrying about Dust getting anywhere or everywhere.

[sheilabrown]

It's better then all the dust u have to clean up afterwards😮

[ValentinoRossFan]

I am going to use an orbital snader with a vacuum attached and 200 grit. Hopefully that will be a good technique

[mskehan]

IMO this method is best for final feathering in not flattening that mess you started with

[NilezII]

Its different and takes practice, but I swear by this technique. When I did my dining room, I ended up with a non taper butt joint in the wall (DUH!) but I dare anyone to find it :)

[lb]

I’m with you. I tried it and was so disappointed. It’s too soft to make a flat plane, it just takes EVERYTHING off and smears it.