Durabond
#1
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 2
Upvotes: 0
Received 0 Upvotes
on
0 Posts
Durabond
Is Durabond good for patching holes in drywall? I heard it drys super hard, wouldn't it crack easier?
#2
Forum Topic Moderator
Durabond is fine for repairs, especially if you are short on time. I'm not aware of it being prone to cracking and it does make for a stronger repair at times. Since it is harder to sand it is best for the last coat to be joint compound.
#3
Keep in mind there are 2 kinds of Durabond. The one in the brown paper sack is the kind that sets up like a rock. The one in the white and blue paper sack says "easy sand" on the bottom corner.
#5
You always should use tape when fixing any sizable repair. The tape is what holds the repair to the surrounding plaster and reinforces it. If you don't use tape, and the repaired area is bumped, the entire "superhard chunk" could crack all around the edge of the repair and fall right out.