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rainmn
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I've seen the wet sponge done successfully by a pro. When I've tried it....not so successful. 
If I have only some small patches to deal with, I just resign to making dust and dealing with it. (I like those sanding sponge things that are two different grits, one on each side.)
If I have a lot to do, I use one of those sanders that attaches to a shop vac with a bucket of water in line. That keeps most of the dust down and doesn't clog up the shop vac immediately.
Of course, I've also finally admitted to myself that I suck at spackling, and I always will. I can get the job done, it just takes me way longer than it takes someone who's good at it.
If I have only some small patches to deal with, I just resign to making dust and dealing with it. (I like those sanding sponge things that are two different grits, one on each side.)
If I have a lot to do, I use one of those sanders that attaches to a shop vac with a bucket of water in line. That keeps most of the dust down and doesn't clog up the shop vac immediately.
Of course, I've also finally admitted to myself that I suck at spackling, and I always will. I can get the job done, it just takes me way longer than it takes someone who's good at it.
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They also make one for a shop vac that has a bucket that you fill will water between the sander and the vacuum.The water stops most of the dust from getting into the vacuum.I usually use that then dry sand or sponge for the final
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gerritm
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I have used the sponge type sanding with great results. I hate the dust. I wouldn't use it for a whole house, but for patches and small areas in remodeling it works great with little dust. The secret is using a softer set drywall compound rather than fast set. Just let it dry enough to take it off with the sponge, not completly hardened. You need to be fairly good at taping and mudding with a large/wide knife. Keep it level and thin, just enough to cover the problem or the joint.
waterboy222
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i always use a sponge. As long as you are doing a flattened texture over it, you'll never see the lines. If you're doing a smooth wall with a flat paint, then go with sanding it old school..
insanity
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Somewhat off topic - I have heard that if you don't texture the walls, you will get more echo in the room, i.e. flat walls and ceiling. Is there any truth to this? Does the texture really cut down on echo that much? This is assuming its a normal room with carpet, furniture, etc.
I use a sanding screen on a block, you never have to change the screen, I only use a sponge for small areas like nail holes.
you are always better off building up the spackle rather than always sanding. start with a narrow blade scraper and with every coat go to a wider blade. this way very little sanding.
you are always better off building up the spackle rather than always sanding. start with a narrow blade scraper and with every coat go to a wider blade. this way very little sanding.
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