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 drywall sanding package for finishers, painters, remodelers, and contractors who sand walls and ceilings every week. This is a long-reach drywall sander designed for sanding joint compound, skim coats, and popcorn ceiling removal. Model Number 575994-578281 combines the PLANEX LHS 2 225 EQI-Plus sander with an 80-disc Granat abrasive set, plus the 5 discs that ship with the sander.

The sander is the Festool 575994 PLANEX LHS 2 225 EQI-Plus. Its standout feature is the LED light ring around the sanding head. Instead of dragging a separate work light along the wall to find defects, the light rides with the pad and rakes across the surface as you sand. Scratches, ridges, and missed spots show while the sander is still in your hands, which cuts down on the sand, prime, find it, patch, and sand again cycle that eats finishing schedules.

The sanding motion is eccentric, the same random orbit action used on finish sanders, not a simple rotary pad. It leaves a uniform scratch pattern without the swirls and grooves that telegraph through flat paint under critical light. The 400 W brushless EC motor runs from 5,000 to 8,500 RPM with a 4 mm stroke, so you can match speed to the job, slower for feathering patches and faster for knocking down broad seams.

Ergonomics are where a long-reach sander lives or dies. The PLANEX adjusts from 47-1/4" to 65" (1200 to 1650 mm) in working length with a single lever, and accepts up to two extensions for tall ceilings. The T-handle gives you more reach from a shorter, lighter tool. With the suction turned up, the head holds itself against the wall or ceiling, which takes the load off your arms and back on overhead work. At 11 lbs (5 kg), it is manageable for a full day.

The bundled abrasive kit is the Festool 578281 Granat PLANEX abrasives 80-piece value set. You get 25 discs each in 80, 120, 180, and 220 grit, all 9" (225 mm), stored in a SYS3 M 337 with separate compartments by grit. Granat is Festool's anti-clog abrasive for fillers and modern coatings, so discs stay cutting longer on joint compound instead of loading up after a few passes. The grit spread covers the full process: 80 for heavy removal and popcorn ceilings, 120 for shaping, 180 and 220 for finish passes before primer.

The sander also connects to the Festool Work App for added functions, including individual control of the LED ring and operating tutorials. The removable plug-it cord and the SYS3 XXL 337 Systainer keep the long-reach tool protected and organized in the van.

Dust extraction is not optional on drywall, and the PLANEX is built around it. The hose clip routes the extraction hose and cord along the handle and away from your hands. Paired with one of the Festool dust extractors, the sander captures fine joint compound at the pad, which keeps the room, the HVAC system, and your lungs a lot cleaner than pole sanding.

Who should buy this set? Drywall finishers, painting contractors, and remodelers who sand enough square footage that defects, callbacks, and shoulder fatigue cost real money. Buying the sander and a full abrasive supply together means you start with every grit you need. If you only touch up a patch or two a year, a hand sander is a better fit for the money.

Power Consumption 400 W Power Source 120 V corded Eccentric Speed (RPM) 5,000 to 8,500 RPM Sanding Stroke 4 mm Abrasive Diameter 9" (225 mm) Sanding Pad Diameter 8-11/16" (220 mm) Working Length 47-1/4" to 65" (1200 to 1650 mm) Included Grits 80, 120, 180, 220 Dust Port Diameter 1-1/16" / 1-7/16" (27 / 36 mm) Cord Length 13.1 ft (4 m) Sander Weight (lbs) 11 lbs (5 kg) Made In Germany (sander)

The Festool Planex 2.0 Long-Reach Sander Set Pays for Itself in Callbacks

The LED ring finds the flaws, the suction carries the weight, and the Granat set means you never stop the job for paper.

• Who it's for: Drywall finishers, painters, and remodelers sanding walls and ceilings every week.
• Why it stands out: Built-in raking light, eccentric motion that will not groove the mud, and 105 Granat discs across four grits out of the box.
• Worth knowing: It needs a dust extractor to work as designed. Budget for one if you do not already run a Festool CT.

• Does this set include a dust extractor? No. The extractor is sold separately.
• What grits are included? 25 discs each in 80, 120, 180, and 220 grit in the value set, plus 5 discs in 180 grit with the sander.
• Can it remove popcorn ceilings? Yes. Festool lists popcorn ceiling removal as an application, and the 80 grit discs are suited to it.
• How much reach do I get? 47-1/4" to 65" (1200 to 1650 mm) of working length, with up to two extensions available for more.