The UK's bestDrywall Sanders2022 Review

Evolution’s telescopic drywall sander is one of the best choices for sanding walls and ceilings. It has a huge sanding head as well as an unbeatable reach. The brilliant onboard lighting system illuminates even the darkest corners of a room.

The first thing I noticed about this is the size. It’s enormous compared to some of the competition. With close to two metres of reach it’ll tackle even the highest Georgian ceiling. The 225 mm wide sanding head makes all the difference when you’re sanding big walls as well.

You can choose variable speed settings up to 1,500 rpm. The handles are comfortable, but what makes this the best plasterboard sander is the lighting. The ring of LEDs creates a halo of bright light around the sanding head itself for maximum visibility. But if it’s still gloomy, you can turn on the powerful attached torch. It will show up any bits of rough plaster you missed the first time.

German specialist drywall equipment specialists MENZER are the go-to brand for everything you need for working with plasterboard. They make professional-level kit as well as quality sanding machines and vacuuming products for DIYers as well.

The LHS 225 Drywall Sander is lightweight and features a comfortable rear handle. Available in 110 Volt as well as standard household 230 Volt, you can tell this is a drywall sander that’s good enough for trade use. It takes standard size 225 mm sanding pads, and also includes a protective hood to lower dust emissions.

Featuring a swivel action head that will keep you on the wall, a removable mid-way “D” handle, and a variable speed control between 1,000 – 2,100 rpm, it’s probably the best telescopic plasterboard sander I’ve reviewed so far.

With an enormous 1.95 m telescopic reach, this is just a couple of centimetres under the longest sander on my list. This huge slide-out section means you can hit the tops of walls easily and comfortably. You won’t need the step ladder unless you’ve got seriously high ceilings either.

Boasting a large range of DIY and automotive tools, Zelcan have made one of the best budget drywall sanders that I’ve tried out. It’s not as refined as the Evolution telescopic sander, but it’s a solid tool that gets the job done.

The 850-Watt motor is more than enough to deal with lumpy plasterboard. You can set it to one of six different speeds depending on the task at hand. The vacuum dust extraction system is powerful enough to get rid of most particulate from the work area as well.

There’s a pair of LED light strips on the sanding head for finding those high spots. You can also remove portions of the brush head to get right up to the edge of the wall or ceiling. But what makes this one of the best drywall sanders is the included dust bag. If you don’t have access to a shop vac it collects the dust neatly for you. Very handy.

Making “Tools for Handy Life,” Handife have a decent range of garden tools and home DIY kit. Their handheld 800 Watt drywall sander is a big and powerful machine, but it’s still light enough to sand whole walls without getting too tired.

This handheld wall sander features a big chunky handle with rubberised sections on it, and a speed control selector placed ideally next to the trigger. Underneath this is a lock-off switch that lets you sand without holding down the trigger as well.

Powered by the capable 800 Watt motor, you can select five different speeds ranging from 1,200 – 2,300 rpm. Taking a slightly smaller 180 mm sanding disc than most of the telescopic sanders on my list, it makes the Handife easier to control.

What makes this drywall sanding kit so attractive to home DIYers is the accessories that are included. You get a whole bunch of sanding pads, a side handle, a flexible dust hose, and a large dust bag that you wear over your shoulder. It’s also got a 4 m long power cable, which means you can get a lot of work done without an annoying extension cord as well.

Another contender from Evolution Power Tools is their handheld drywall sander. When you want ultimate control over wall and ceiling sanding, the handheld sander is just the ticket. The 1,050-Watt motor provides a ridiculous amount of power, but it’s still easy to handle at just 2.8 kg.

What makes this one of the best handheld drywall sanders is that it’s ready to work straight from the box. You get eight quality sanding pads and a long dust extraction hose. The topper is the large 25-litre dust bag that you sling over your shoulder to stay mobile.

It’s not the cheapest option you can get for a drywall sander, but you can see where the extra money goes. The sander is well made and robust feeling. The handle is rubberised and comfortable, and you can swap the secondary handle to the side that suits you best.

If you’re looking for a drywall sander with a strange name, the Grandma Shark is the tool for you. Bizarre name aside, it’s one of the best budget drywall sanders I’ve tried out so far.

With a 750 Watt motor, this drywall sander keeps up with the big boys. The six selectable speeds range from 500 – 1,800 rpm. Not bad for an inexpensive sander. Grandma Shark have opted for the super comfortable T-shaped rear handle. I’m a fan of this setup for ceiling sanding jobs.

You can connect it up to a dust extractor easily. Or for portability, strap the dust bag to you and collect the dust as you go. And for those high jobs, the telescopic attachment will help you reach up to nearly 1.8 metres.