Festool Planex 2.0 Long-Reach Sander Set with Granat Abrasive Value Set Systainer

The Festool Planex 2.0 Long-Reach Sander Set w/ Granat Abrasive Value Set Systainer is a complete drywall sanding package for finishing walls and ceilings. This is a long-reach drywall sander designed for sanding joint compound, skim coats, and fillers, bundled with a full grit progression of abrasives. Model Number 577359-578281 combines the 577359 PLANEX LHS 2-M 225 EQ long-reach sander with the 578281 Granat D225 abrasives Systainer.

The PLANEX LHS 2-M 225 EQ is the all-rounder of Festool's long-reach sanders. Its eccentric sanding motion spins and orbits the pad at the same time, which keeps it from cutting directional grooves the way a purely rotary drywall sander can. The result is a flat, uniform surface on compound and filler, and less rework before paint. Variable speed from 5,000 to 8,500 RPM with a 4 mm stroke lets you slow down on soft fresh mud and speed up on hard, dried filler.

The 55" (1.4 m) working length is sized for standard room heights, so most ceilings are reachable from the floor without stilts or a ladder. A T-shaped handle adds reach and leverage when you are guiding the 8-7/8" (225 mm) head overhead. The 400 W brushless EC-TEC motor is built for the long run times drywall finishing demands, and the plug it cord detaches for transport and replacement.

Fatigue is what makes long-reach sanding miserable, and adjustable suction is Festool's answer. Connected to a dust extractor, the PLANEX draws itself against the wall or ceiling, so the tool carries much of its own weight. You guide it instead of pushing it, which means more consistent pressure and a more consistent finish as the day goes on. Pair it with one of the Festool dust extractors for virtually dust-free sanding.

The dust port accepts both 1-1/16" and 1-7/16" (27 and 36 mm) hoses, and a hose clip keeps the hose and cord routed along the handle and away from your hands. Good extraction does more than keep the room clean. With the dust pulled away, you can actually see the high spots and ridges you are trying to knock down.

The abrasives half of the set is what makes it a value. You get 25 Granat StickFix discs each in P80, P120, P180, and P220, 100 discs in all, sorted in an eight-compartment SYS3 M 337 Systainer. Granat's anti-clog coating resists loading on fillers and compound, so each disc lasts longer than cheaper paper. The Systainer protects discs from dust, water spray, and bending, and refills from the Festool PLANEX abrasives range when you run low.

A grit progression from P80 to P220 covers the whole job: P80 to knock down ridges and heavy patches, P120 to level, and P180 or P220 for the final pass before primer. Having all four in one organized case means no digging through mixed boxes or grabbing the wrong grit halfway across a ceiling.

Who should buy it? Drywall finishers, painters doing surface prep, remodelers, and contractors who sand walls and ceilings regularly. Buying the sander and abrasive Systainer together gets you a working setup in one box and a stocked disc supply for the first several jobs.

Power Consumption 400 W Power Source 120 V corded Motor Brushless EC-TEC Eccentric Motion Speed 5,000 - 8,500 RPM Sanding Stroke 4 mm Abrasive Diameter 8-7/8" (225 mm) Sanding Pad Diameter 8-11/16" (220 mm) Working Length 55" (1.4 m) Sander Weight (lbs) 8.82 lbs (4 kg) Dust Port Diameter 1-1/16" / 1-7/16" (27 / 36 mm) Cord Length 13.1 ft (4 m) Abrasive Grits Included P80, P120, P180, P220 (25 each) Abrasives Systainer Size 15-9/16" x 11-5/8" x 13-1/4" (396 x 296 x 337 mm)

The Festool Planex 2.0 Long-Reach Sander Set Is a Drywall Setup in One Box

The sander that makes ceilings bearable, plus enough Granat discs to get through the first several jobs without a reorder.

• Who it's for: Drywall finishers, painters, and remodelers who sand walls and ceilings every week.
• Why it stands out: Eccentric motion for a groove-free finish, suction that holds the sander's weight, and a 100-disc grit progression organized in a Systainer.
• Worth knowing: The suction support and dust-free results depend on a dust extractor, which is not included. If you want a built-in LED light ring and adjustable working length, the PLANEX LHS 2 225 EQI-PLUS adds both.

• Does this set include a dust extractor? No. Connect a Festool extractor with a 27 or 36 mm hose for suction support and dust control.
• How many abrasive discs are included? 100 Granat discs, 25 each in P80, P120, P180, and P220.
• Can I reach a ceiling without a ladder? The 55" (1.4 m) working length and T-handle are sized for standard room heights.
• Will the discs fit other PLANEX sanders? Yes. Festool lists the Granat D225 discs for its 225 mm PLANEX long-reach sanders.