Does wet sanding create dust?

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Not sure whether to cover everything or not bother. It’s a long shot but do any of you wise folk of MN know please? Thank you.

no, provided it is truly wet

what is the thing that you want to sand, and what will you use?

Thank you. Painted woodwork. Not sure what I’ll use. Trying to figure out how to minimise mess.

"Wet sanding is a great alternative to dry sanding when repairs have been made to damaged drywall or plaster, as well as in remodeling that occurs in or near lived-in areas of the home. In wet sanding, the sponge is damp enough to significantly reduce the amount of sanding dust that becomes airborne. For this reason, persons with allergies living through a remodel or repair may well appreciate this alternative technique. In high-use areas of the home such as kitchens or baths, this method can significantly decrease the mess that normally accompanies drywall repair."

Hawkins001

Thanks for that. I had read that it ‘reduces’ dust but I’m not sure how much dust there still would be. If there is ‘some’ still I will cover things to cut down on clean up. Would be good to know if anyone has used and if they noticed level of dust. Have you used it?

if it's woodwork, wet sanding will not be practical

it is not a flat surface and you will do it by hand using wet-and-dry papaer and a bucket

you can wet-sand off drips, runs and bits, but not the whole thing.

is it a door?

Is it no dust or some dust? Anyone had experience? Does anyone know? PigletJohn you say not if it’s wet enough. In which case no need for dust sheets - great!

My husband tried to wet sand as we've got a baby - I took him out anyway, but the dust was getting EVERYWHERE. He kept everything sodden, but there was still dust. Less, but still dust.

It also made the job a lot harder, according to him.

TakeYourFinalPosition

Thank you. That’s what I suspected.