Walls and Ceilings - Sanding drywall mud

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jacksrwild
02-04-06, 07:37 AM
I'm finishing my basement and have applied the tape coat.My question is do I need to sand after the first coat?

Any suggestions?
Thanks Jack

jacksrwild
02-04-06, 07:37 AM
[QUOTE=jacksrwild]I'm finishing my basement and have applied the tape coat.My question is do I need to sand after the first coat?

Any suggestions?
Thanks Jack
mitch17
02-04-06, 07:55 AM
Only if you made a huge mess - I have been known to have to sand after the first coat, but pros don't.

marksr
02-04-06, 11:48 AM
The only reason to sand the first coat would be to knock down any ridges that would affect the next coat. Sometimes they can be scraped with your broad knife. I usually only sand the last coat [unless I mess up :wall: ]
MudSlinger
02-05-06, 04:20 AM
"ditto the others", but if you do sand, be careful that you don't sand the tape too much - it can become a real mess if you are not careful.
jacksrwild
02-06-06, 05:47 AM
Thanks for the replys
Jack :coffee:
pecochran1
02-07-06, 02:27 PM
I have recently done what you are about to. Sanding is one of the worst jobs I have done. Like a previous reply proper mudding will greatly reduce the sanding. Something I didn't get good at until well into the job. Another thing, proper mixing of the compound will help to reduce the air bubbles in the mix and thuis give you a better finish.

Good luck