“Michael from Sydney Plastering Service replaced a section of our kitchen ceiling after storm damage, including new insulation and plasterboard. He replied quickly, came out to inspect before quoting, kept to his price, and was upfront that he does plastering only and doesn’t paint. He also put in extra sound insulation we’d added to the job. The work was very clean. He protected the floor and cupboards, used a vacuum sander so there was very little dust, and took all the waste away. The joints are smooth and ready for painting. Friendly, professional and fair. Highly recommended.”
Cleaner plastering repairs
Dust-Free Plaster Sanding
We sand with a vacuum sander connected to a dust extractor. Most of the dust is captured at the source, so your home stays much cleaner while we work.
How it works
How our dust-free sanding works
Every plaster repair has to be sanded smooth before it's painted. Sanding by hand throws fine plaster dust into the air, where it drifts through the house and settles on everything.
We sand with a vacuum sander connected to a dust extractor. As the sander works, it draws the dust in through the sanding pad and down the hose into the extractor, so most of the dust is captured at the source instead of floating around the room.
Why it matters
A much cleaner house
Most of the dust is captured at the sander, so far less of it settles on floors, furniture and benchtops.
A quicker job
Less dust in the air means less cleaning up afterwards, so the job is finished and the room is back in use sooner.
A smoother finish
With the dust drawn away as we go, we can see the surface clearly, so joints and patches come up flat and smooth, ready for paint.
Still protected, still cleaned up
Vacuum sanding means there's far less dust to deal with, but we don't skip the basics. We still put drop sheets down, cover what needs covering, and clean up after every job.
Real footage
Watch: dust-free vacuum sanding on a real job
The sander is connected to a dust extractor, so most of the dust is captured at the sander. The furniture stays covered the whole time. Our own job, filmed on site. The video has no sound.
Customer review
What a customer said about the clean-up
Who it suits
Dust-free sanding for homes, units and businesses
Lived-in homes
You can keep living in the house while the repair is done.
Homes with kids and pets
Far less fine dust drifting into bedrooms, play areas and pet beds.
Strata units
Less dust in hallways and common areas, and fewer complaints from neighbours.
Offices and shops open during work
Repairs can go ahead while staff and customers are still around.
Rentals between tenants
Less cleaning before the painter and the next tenant move in.
Where we use it
Part of every repair we do
We sand this way on our plastering repairs and small installations, including:
Is vacuum sanding really dust-free?
Not completely — no sanding method is. Our sander is connected to a dust extractor, so most of the dust is captured at the sander, at the source, before it can spread through the room. A little fine dust can still settle near the work area, which is why we still put drop sheets down and clean up after every job.
Do I need to leave the house?
Usually not. Most people stay home while we work: the work area is protected with drop sheets, most of the dust is captured at the sander, and we clean up before we leave. If someone in the house has asthma or a dust allergy, let us know when you book and we'll talk through the best way to run the job.
Is it more expensive?
No. Vacuum sanding is how we do every job, so there's no extra charge for it.
Need a clean plaster repair?
Don't let a small repair turn into a bigger problem. Send us photos of the job or give us a call. Small jobs are our specialty.