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  "name": "What sandpaper grit is best for drywall finishing?",
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      "name": "What sandpaper grit is best for drywall finishing?",
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        "text": "For drywall finishing, standard grit selection ranges between 120-grit and 220-grit sandpaper or sanding screens. A medium 120-grit abrasive is typically used for knocking down major ridges on second coats or thicker mud applications. For final skim coats before priming, finer 150-grit or 220-grit paper delivers a scratch-free finish suitable for smooth walls. Sanding screens are popular because open mesh reduces clogging from dry joint compound. Pole sanders work well for high walls and ceilings, but fine corners and detailed trim borders always require hand blocks to avoid gouging adjacent surfaces.",
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        "description": "Use 120-grit for leveling thicker compound and 150- to 220-grit for final skim coats. Fine grits prevent visible scratches in the finished paint surface."
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  "description": "Use 120-grit for leveling thicker compound and 150- to 220-grit for final skim coats. Fine grits prevent visible scratches in the finished paint surface."
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