Lydia Crowder breaks down the differences between sandpaper options for drywall finishing, making the case that paper quality genuinely affects results. Festool paper stands out as her go-to, particularly for use with a Planex sander, with 320-grit being the preferred choice for finish sanding. She walks through sanding sponges, foam pads, and sheet paper, noting that torn or worn-out abrasives cause scratches and surface damage. Grit selection follows a logical progression — rougher grits for initial passes, finer grits like 220 and 320 for finishing work. Compatibility between paper and sanding system is also worth checking before purchasing.

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