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Ask your QuestionIs it okay to use a putty knife to scrape away material on a drywall?
Asked by Patrick on 22nd Jan 2021Best Answer
"Better to get Wright tool for job so no damage done"
Answered on 22nd Jan 2021 - Member since Jan 2021 - report"Yes and possibly sandpaper surface to. But a scraper is always better as it's got a flatter surface. Hard to tell without seeing what you scrape off, but you might need fill up after you scrape which scraper is better"
Answered on 22nd Jan 2021 - Member since Oct 2019 - report"Unfortunately you cannot scrape as it will damage the plasterboard"
Answered on 9th Feb 2021 - Member since Oct 2019 - report"Hi yes and no as being a dry wall it is plaster board and you will damage the wall if possible
use sand paper."
"I suggest you better use the right tools 🧰 never know"
Answered on 25th Jan 2021 - Member since Jan 2021 - report"You will be a bit too flexible. Better off using a more rigid scraper like a wall paper scraper."
Answered on 26th Jan 2021 - Member since Jan 2021 - report