# How to Remove Dried Spackling Off Walls
Spackling compound allows you to fix holes in walls and prepares the walls for priming and painting. This gypsum-powder joint compound is a staple of home-improvement projects, but filling in holes with spackling and a putty knife isn't the end of the job. Spackling leaves a rough finish on walls that has to be sanded down.
Things You'll Need
- Dust mask
- Narrow-blade putty knife
- 120- or 150-grit sandpaper
- Sponge
- Broom
- Dustpan
- Latex primer
- Paintbrush
- Hand sander (optional)
Instructions
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Put on a dust mask to avoid inhaling small particles.
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Chip off large chunks of spackling with a small metal putty knife. Scrape the blade of the knife gently against any ridges to remove them.
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Sand the remaining spackling in a circular motion with a piece of 120- or 150-grit sandpaper. Use a hand sander to make the job go faster.
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Wipe the wall with a damp sponge to remove leftover dust. Sweep up any dust on the floor with a broom.
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Prime the spot where the spackling was with latex primer before painting over it. Paint the primer onto the spot with a bristle or sponge brush.
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