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09-13-2016, 12:21 PM
(This post was last modified: 09-13-2016, 12:21 PM by Marc.)
Im trying to patch some problem sheetrock i have. I bought USG ultra lightweight compound and as i sand, using a fine screen,, im leaving lines behind. I never had this happen before. Could it be the compound is too soft? This is the first time im using this type of compound.
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That stuff is pretty soft. Use a finer sandpaper. I don't like the screens personally. I start with 80g and finish with 180.
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I actually tried 400 wet and dry just to see but that left different scratches. Should i go with regular joint compound?
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If the area's not too big, clean damp sponge will remove the marks. Rinse often, don't overwork it.
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09-13-2016, 05:30 PM
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You'll have scratches. The primer and paint will easily hide 180 - 120 grit scratches. Don't over think this. 400 is overkill.
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Ok...ill give it a shot and see how the primer and paint work. Rhe lines are very obvious though.
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(09-13-2016, 02:31 PM)Snipe Hunter Wrote: That stuff is pretty soft. Use a finer sandpaper. I don't like the screens personally. I start with 80g and finish with 180.
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I don't like the stuff. I was always a green lid guy.
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