Drying time between Taping coats ?
#1
03-04-13, 08:14 PM
Drying time between Taping coats ?
Whats the min drying time between coats (thin vs thick) Joint compound?
Used the mesh. I am looking at about 18 hours
Should be OK?
Used the mesh. I am looking at about 18 hours
Should be OK?
#3
03-04-13, 08:32 PM
Variables Answered
Outside 35-40 degrees
Inside 67-72 degrees
air flow above average
humidity very very low if any
Inside 67-72 degrees
air flow above average
humidity very very low if any
#4
03-05-13, 04:00 AM
You need to let the mud tell you when it's dry. If it's grey, it's still wet - it will be white throughout when it's dry. Humidity and temperature are the 2 biggest things that affect the drying time.
Mesh tape has a bad reputation [lots of failures] It's best to use a setting compound [like durabond] when using mesh tape.
Mesh tape has a bad reputation [lots of failures] It's best to use a setting compound [like durabond] when using mesh tape.
#5
03-05-13, 06:02 AM
Group Moderator
Second to Mark's comment - you'll get better results with paper tape than mesh; not intuitive but it's actually stronger than the mesh stuff.
