Can I use power sander on ceiling/walls

[boghog]

Disclaimer: I know this is a stupid question and I apologize for that. I am rubbish at DIY but I promise to get better.

Now, can I use a power sander to sand down stupid textures on the ceiling, and maybe to prepare the walls for painting?
If so, which is best, the disk or belt?
Also, could I use the same power sander for ceiling/walls and on a wooden floor?

Thanks,
Dan

 

[joe-90]

Not really, best to skim over it.

 

[EViS]

Whatever you do don't go sanding 'textured' ceilings or walls. They may contain asbestos depending on their age.

 

[mattylad]

If you have lumpy plaster on your walls then yes a sander does a fine job of smoothing them.

I use a palm sander, cheap one available at Aldi for under a tenner.
Just get plenty of discs too.

Wife uses it for sanding down the woodwork too.

 

[boghog]

Thanks for the answers. I will send a sample to a lab to check if it is asbestos.
I will probably buy a cheap palm sander then, as I can use it on some of the walls as well.
How difficult is it to skim the ceiling? Is it a skill that could be picked up by watching a few youtube videos? or am I better to leave it to the professionals?

 

[Burnerman]

Just a tip from the worlds worst plasterer
If your ceilings are artexed, have them skimmed by a pro......and prepare to be amazed at the skill and speed.
For lumpy walls, use a 60 or 80 grit paper on your sander - but do go for dust extraction if you can, or at least have a machine with its own dust bag.
John

 

[boghog]

Thanks. I got the pros in