Planex

[JHC]

I am finally getting a planex and CT AC and I was wondering what abrasives, grit and type, and any interface pads work best as well. We have a ton of failing plaster and paint that will be our first use for the tool and want to make sure we have everything. General wall sanding prep in repaint scenarios and some new drywall finishing are what our main uses will be.

Also need to know the part number for the abrasive systainer?.

 

[Benjamin]

granat paper - 80 - 120 - 150 -220 grits is a nice selection

but this is super important for your final coats, it make the finishing sanding perfect .

http://www.festoolusa.com/power-tool-accessories/sanders/pads/super-soft-interface-sander-backing-pad-for-planex-lhs-225-drywall-sander-d225-1-pack-496106

 

[tjbnwi]

I prefer the Brilliant 2 for drywall sanding. The abrasive is not as sharp and deep.

Tom

 

[Benjamin]

Oh good to know..

Thx

I prefer the Brilliant 2 for drywall sanding. The abrasive is not as sharp and deep.

Tom

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

We do not have an abrasives Systainer for the Planex in the US/Canada. But, the boxes fit nicely in a SYS-MIDI.

 

[elfick]

They also fit nicely, standing on end, in a sys4

 

[JHC]

Thanks everyone for the responses. Getting the order ready now.

 

[Saskataper]

I love the Granat. Way tougher than the brilliant. For drywall finishing I use 240 Granat but I coat really tight and use a lightweight mud.
If say add 60 to whatever grit you would use to pole sand. I.E. If your using 120 then go with 180.
Interface pad set is a must.

For plaster repair work don't expect a lot from the planex, it's just not aggressive enough. If you use a 40-60 Granat it will knock back the ridges around cracks and but an RO is probably better suited.

For paint prep it is awesome for rough sand, use the same Granat as for drywall finishing it doesn't gum up like the brilliant 2, rough sanding primed ceilings is awesome as it really sucks to the ceiling to the point that you just have to steer it around, not hold it up.
For paint removal, again an RO is better suited, the planex has to large a surface area to be effective.

I hope this helps.

 

[LMX]

The Planex and CT36AC appears to be a tool with amazing potential for large and dusty jobs.  However, I wonder if I may be reading too much into the capabilities. I would hate to purchase a Planex and find I have an expensive and very specialized sander stored in the workshop while I order another sander.

I have a lot of popcorn ceiling texture and never liked the look but removal of it from just one room turns the whole house into a nasty snowstorm.
 
Will the Planex be an effective tool to knock down popcorn ceiling texture?

I have two expanses of wood paneling that I want to remove the old stain for refinishing or painting.

Will the Planex also be an effective tool for sanding stain off expansive wall of wood paneling (5' wide x 8' high) and (15' wide x 19' high)?

 

[peter halle]

Regarding popcorn removal, there are several members here who have used the planex for that successfully.  You might also want to search youtube for some of the videos.  Regarding your other sanding needs, Festool does not advertise the Planex for that application, but the nice thing is that if you buy the planex you get 30 days to see if it meets your needs.

Peter