The inside walls of buildings and houses are made of Drywall.It requires a lot of sanding.A lot of money is generated by the demolition of old drywall.The consistency of the dust is close to powder.This makes it easy to spread throughout your home.You will need to take preventative measures before the job starts.
Step 1: Plastic sheeting can be used to block off vents and openings.
Heavy-duty plastic sheeting helps to keep dust out of the air.It's a good idea to cover all the openings in your home.Hang the sheeting from the floor to the ceiling.All of the ductwork should be covered.Put masking tape on the plastic sheeting.
Step 2: The furniture should be protected by covering the floor.
As much furniture as possible be moved out of the way.Since the dust can work itself into the fabric of the furniture, cover it with plastic.Attach the sheeting with bungee cords.The floor of your work area should be covered with plastic.If you have carpet in the rest of the house, consider covering the floors with self-adhesive plastic lining.
Step 3: The central heat and air circulation should be turned off.
Leaving the system on will cause drywall dust to get into it, which will spread throughout your home.Even though you cover the air ducts with plastic, it is still a good idea to turn off the circulation system.You should leave the circulation system off until you have finished your task and cleaned up the dust.The air filter on your system needs to be checked frequently in the weeks following sanding.You will probably need to replace it.
Step 4: The box fans should be in the windows.
Box fans help keep the room cool.Put the box fans in the windows.The box fans should be positioned so that the air doesn't get into the room.Wrap the area around the fans and window frames with plastic.Attach the plastic to the duct tape.Remove the air conditioning units from the windows if they have them.They get stuck with dust.The box fans should be used on a low setting.Setting them on high will suck out a lot of the dust, but it will also increase the amount that is moving through the air.
Step 5: The door and window screens should be removed.
The dust can move from inside to outside.The air circulation in the area is improved.There will be a lot of dust in the room if the screens are not removed.After you finish sanding, you have to remove the dust from the screens.
Step 6: Gloves and a face mask are required.
You don't want to breathe in the drywall dust if you have a face mask on.Dust can stick to your hands when you're cleaning.Don't remove your face mask while cleaning.Health problems can be caused by breathing in dust.
Step 7: Break to clean.
Before the dust has a chance to build up, remove as much as you can.Cleaning frequently throughout the project can help reduce the amount of dust.It's up to you, but you need to clean at least once per day.Use a microfiber towel or a damp cloth.If you want to get up the dust on the floor, use a vacuum cleaner.
Step 8: There is a limit on access to the work area.
Walking around in the work area stirs up dry wall dust, a fine powder.The dust hangs in the air for a while after you stop sanding.It is pushed in the air by walking through.The dust will spread faster if more people walk through the area.The work area should only be used by other people on the project.
Step 9: Make one entryway.
It will be difficult to keep dust out of the work area, so choose one entrance and seal the other entryways off.There is a mat in front of the entrance.If you want to reduce tracking dust, you can wipe the soles of your shoes off before you leave the area.Leaving your shoes behind will help if you are doing work in your own home.
Step 10: First, sweep.
Go from the outside to the center of the room.To avoid stirring up the dust more than you have to, take your time and sweep with gentle strokes.Place the dust pile in a trash bag by using a dustpan.To seal the dust in, tie the bag up.There are products that will help the dust cling to the floor if you work with a lot of dusk.It will be easier to sweep up.At any home improvement store, you can buy sweeping compound products.They are usually sold in bags or buckets.The compound has a consistency similar to dust.To use, shake the compound over the floor.You can sweep it up more easily if you hold the dust down to the floor.Many products need 24 hours to settle over the dust, so read the instructions carefully.
Step 11: The floors need to be vacuumed.
The Shopvac is the most effective vacuum for this job.Home improvement stores rent them out if you don't own one.There are vacuum bags that can be used to collect dry wall dust.The best way to deal with the fine particles is with a HEPA filter.If possible, use a filter that can be washed and used again.Just in case, it is wise to have a back-up filter on hand.If you want to get into hard-to-reach areas, use a hose attachment.
Step 12: Use a damp microfiber cloth to wipe everything down.
The bucket should be filled with water.It's a good idea to dip the cloth in the water and wring it out.Work your way down from the top of the walls.You will need to wash and wring the cloth.It's a good idea to change the water in the bucket when it gets cloudy.The room should be wiped down after the walls.There are baseboards, light fixture, outlet covers, etc.
Step 13: A second time to vacuum.
The brush attachment is needed for the second pass.Attachions help to get in the nooks and crevices.You can vacuum the walls with the hose attached.Start at the top and go down to the bottom.The floor should be vacuumed after the walls.You will need to vacuum in the corners of the room twice.
Step 14: Use a damp microfiber cloth to spot clean.
If you see dust in the room, check it out.One more time, run the cloth over the window ledges.If you want to be more alert, damp mop the floor.For the final wipe down, make sure you use clean water in the bucket.