Gaps 1/8 inch or wider between drywall panels can give a drywall installation an amateur appearance, but gaps aren’t the end of the world. Hot mud can set up before you have a chance to smooth it out, leaving you with a lot of extra sanding. Unless you’re an experienced taper, steer clear of “fast-setting,” or “hot,” mud that dries very quickly. For the final coat, though, switch to a “topping” compound, which creates a fine surface and sands easily. All-purpose compound goes on smooth and adheres well to joints and drywall tape. Use an “all-purpose” or “setting” compound for the initial coat and for each additional coat- except the final coat. One of the most common mistakes new tapers make is selecting the wrong mud. DON’T buy the wrong mud for your project. Photo: DO put your power drill to work.ĭrywall mud must be smooth and free from lumps before you begin taping. Mixing powdered compound and water by hand is time-consuming, and you might not work out all the lumps of powder if you don’t stir long enough. Instead, use a mixing bit, such as Hyde Tools’ Stir Whip, attached to a heavy-duty ½-inch power drill to blend the compound until it reaches peanut butter consistency. Even premixed mud (always a good idea) can benefit from a burst of machine mixing, as it may have settled in the container.
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