Removing Compound

Shluffer · May 18, 2008

A while back I attempted to skin coat a wall with compound. Failure would not describe the result. I have started to sand down the wall, but that is going to take forever and a day. Is there an easy way to remove the compound and start over? The wall behind it is plasterboard.

Jadnashua · May 18, 2008

If it was the pre-mixed stuff in a big bucket rather than a setting compound, you could try a spray bottle with just some water in it, let it sit for a bit, then see if you can scrape it off.

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Marv · May 19, 2008

Rent a Porter cable drywall sander and vacuum. You wont regret it.

Shluffer · May 19, 2008

Thanks for the advice. In the end I used my orbital sander. I was hesitant to do it, but figured I should suck it up and go for it. The wall came out very smooth. I need a couple of touch ups, but other than that I'm good. Insane amount of dust though.

Marv · May 21, 2008

With the Porter Cable there is no dust and it sands very quickly.

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