Additives in drywall mud
#1
11-12-03, 05:55 AM
Additives in drywall mud
I read in the forum about using dishwashing soap in mud to make it smoother.
Are there any other additives/tricks that would be helpful...I am particularly wanting too accelerate drying time.
I think I remember that salt in plaster of paris will cause it to set faster.
Is salt ever used in drywall mud?
Thanks, jimmymc
Are there any other additives/tricks that would be helpful...I am particularly wanting too accelerate drying time.
I think I remember that salt in plaster of paris will cause it to set faster.
Is salt ever used in drywall mud?
Thanks, jimmymc
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11-12-03, 06:58 AM
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Hi Jimmy,
I use just a dab of liquid dishsoap in my mud for the final finish coat, you don't want it in your fill coats. Never heard of the salt in drywall mud thing & I've been at this for quite a while. As to quick drying time, you can buy quick set mud, most lumber yards carry it in 20 min, 45 min and 90 min varieties, this will be in powder form in a bag. Personally I don't use anything less than 90 min, because well I just don't get in that big of a hurry.
I use just a dab of liquid dishsoap in my mud for the final finish coat, you don't want it in your fill coats. Never heard of the salt in drywall mud thing & I've been at this for quite a while. As to quick drying time, you can buy quick set mud, most lumber yards carry it in 20 min, 45 min and 90 min varieties, this will be in powder form in a bag. Personally I don't use anything less than 90 min, because well I just don't get in that big of a hurry.
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11-12-03, 07:17 AM
I'm doing some catch-up repairs for several roofing contractors... usually small textured ceiling repairs/water damage.
Drying time is a major factor in how many trips to the site and setup time I do...to do fifteen minutes mud work.
I need to cut this wait time down to make these smaller jobs profitable.
I have been using the blue lid light pre-mixed mud.
I will look for the faster drying powder.
Thanks jimmymc
Drying time is a major factor in how many trips to the site and setup time I do...to do fifteen minutes mud work.
I need to cut this wait time down to make these smaller jobs profitable.
I have been using the blue lid light pre-mixed mud.
I will look for the faster drying powder.
Thanks jimmymc
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11-12-03, 11:07 AM
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Last winter I saw a bag of USG lightweight durabond 5 min. mud. Thats right I said 5 min. 10 min. would be nice but 5 is rediculous. Also a little trick, when doing a patch with 20 min., mix up enough for 2 coats. Put the first coat on and wait until it's just about to go off on you then put on your next coat. 2 coats in 20 minutes.
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11-13-03, 01:38 PM
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Yeah Mudder's right about the hot water tip, with 90 min mud & room temp around 70 degrees, it'll be dry in less than an hour.
