We had some electrical work redone, and there were a lot of holes that were made in the dry wall ceilings and walls. The spackling is done, but I know the sanding is coming in a day or two. Any suggestions on dust control and removal. The areas that will be done are in the bedrooms, hallways and kitchen.
we don’t have central air/heat. We have the oil heat type furnace. Heat is distributed through baseboard heaters.

6 Responses to “Any tips on dust removal after a home renovation?”

1. Cheryl R
   September 2nd, 2009 @ 3:05 pm

   Wet dust can’t fly.

2. Don P.
   September 4th, 2009 @ 4:59 am

   Block off the areas to be sanded with plastic over the doorways, and be sure to block off the cold air returns. The dust will be sucked into the cold air returns, then to the furnace (which is no good).

   Then use a good shop vac with a good filter.

   There are also drywall sanders that attach to a vac and the dust is sucked into it while you are sanding. Ask your contractor if he uses one.

   If not, just block off the areas and take out anything you dont want dusty.

   If he is only sanding holes here and there, he can also use a sponge and “wet sand”. This way there is no dust at all.

   edit: I would definately ask about sponge sanding the spots. I do it often and it works fine if the guy knows what he is doing. You dampen a sponge and use that. Then you get 0 dust.

3. Guthrum
   September 6th, 2009 @ 2:32 am

   There is a type of drywall sander that has a vacuum attachment. You might find one to rent. These are for large jobs, but might be worth the trouble.
   There is also a new kind of joint compound that has a lot less dust, but since you have already patched, this probably does no good.

4. JeanneS
   September 6th, 2009 @ 5:29 am

   I ‘m in the same boat ! and if the furnace is on, the more dust will blow all over the place, so I began where the main source of dust was , near the furnace, I swept the floor first, then washed , than dusted the furniture I used a damp cloth with white vinegar but first you must change the filter in the furnace that more likely is covered with drywall dust , and from there I moved into the other rooms. After I’m all done I will need to go over it again because dust needs to settle down , remember to change the filter once a month this will help with the control of dust and vacuum the vents .

   Merry Christmas

5. Tigger
   September 6th, 2009 @ 1:15 pm

   It won’t be easy until your electrical work is ready to go: Then you can use a vacuum cleaner or shop vac.

   Until then, keep a bucket of water and rag handy.

   Good luck!

6. Fred M.
   September 21st, 2011 @ 2:25 am

   A good vacuum can do the trick. Good luck!

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