How to sand the walls and ceiling?

[SyedJaffry]

I have to do sanding on walls and ceiling. I have a multi purpose tool (picture attached) when I am sanding the paper comes off very quickly. 

Any advice that do I need a new proper sander or what to do?

Thanks.

 

[R4addZ]

Hi @SyedJaffry 

Silly question but why are you sanding the walls and ceilings?

[JacobZ]

Hi @SyedJaffry,

Thank you for your question.

When you say that the paper comes off, do you mean the paper face of the plasterboard? Are you sanding plasterboard?

If so, I wouldn't advise using a multitool as your sanding will be too localised, causing the paper face of your plasterboard to wear through quickly.

Some better options for sanding walls and ceilings include:

• Sanding Sponges - for small, fine detail hand sanding
   
• Pole Sander - for hand sanding larger areas 
   
• Rocket 230mm Giant Sanding Tool - my personal choice of pole sanding tool
   
• Powered Drywall Sander - Power tool designed for sanding plasterboard.

Any of the above tools should work but if you could advise specifics about your project, I could point you towards a specific tool.

Let me know what you think.

Jacob