premix joint compound vs setting type

**AtlanticWBConst.** · 03-09-2009, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by fura-2

I'm no pro, but am doing quite a bit of drywall, including texture and knockdown, for my home remodel. In the interest of sharing breadth of experience on this (excellent) site, I'd like to mention that I always thin my final, topping coat of all-purpose premixed mud a bit before applying it and using a 12-14" knife for finishing. This seems to work very well for me, and leaves behind a very thin layer that dries about as fast as setting types. I do this in the mud tray, not the bucket, and a little goes a long way. I guess I like the feel of thinned stuff better than un-thinned premix for this final coat. I haven't used topping compound proper yet, so I can't say that this method is better. Also, I'm "down" with the use of the setting compounds for gap filling and embedding, and wish I'd switched to using it years ago -- the crack resistance alone makes it worth buying the separate bag!

Dude, you just responded to an almost 4 year old thread.

DIYminer · 12-29-2009, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by AtlanticWBConst.

Dude, you just responded to an almost 4 year old thread.

Good information is good information regardless of the time stamp. This thread was the first thing to come up in my search, and so far it has been the most helpful. Excellent thread... here's to another four years!

tjl5709 · 10-29-2011, 11:50 PM

Not quite 4 years, but I found it as well in my search. Helpful info.

demandrew · 03-13-2012, 11:51 PM

And I just found it now. Long live the thread!

As a bumbling DIYer I've only ever used pre-mix. The long drying times kinda suck, but I usually have plenty of other jobs to do so adding another coat just becomes a daily chore and then I move on to other things while it dries. I might decide to branch out to the setting stuff but so far I don't mind the results I've achieved with pre-mix. I also am a big fan of the free bucket you get when you're all done!

**AtlanticWBConst.** · 03-16-2012, 10:02 AM

The thread that will not die......

Yeti · 03-16-2012, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by AtlanticWBConst.

The thread that will not die......

Atlantic, do you have anything helpfull to add to this conversation, or just ****ty comments? Keep up the great info guys!

**AtlanticWBConst.** · 03-16-2012, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Yeti

Atlantic, do you have anything helpfull to add to this conversation, or just ****ty comments? .......

Umm.....it was meant as a Joke (humorous statement about the thread's 7-year longevity).

....seriously

WTF? You really need to chill-out.

...Slinging censored insults = over nothing - and at the drop of a hat.

You have 49 posts over 5 years time, yet, you insult me, and demand that I be helpful on this site?

DangerMouse · 03-17-2012, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by AtlanticWBConst.

You have 49 posts over 5 years time, yet, you insult me, and demand that I be helpful on this site?

Well sure! Isn't that why we pay you the BIG BUCKS here????

DM

ktkelly · 03-17-2012, 12:18 PM

To add something new to this ancient thread...

I always add a little liquid dish soap to pre-mix, as well as thinning it down with water at times.

Helps getting a nice smooth spread.

10-29-2011, 11:50 PM	#18
tjl5709 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 2	premix joint compound vs setting type Not quite 4 years, but I found it as well in my search. Helpful info.

03-13-2012, 11:51 PM	#19
demandrew Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 67	premix joint compound vs setting type And I just found it now. Long live the thread! As a bumbling DIYer I've only ever used pre-mix. The long drying times kinda suck, but I usually have plenty of other jobs to do so adding another coat just becomes a daily chore and then I move on to other things while it dries. I might decide to branch out to the setting stuff but so far I don't mind the results I've achieved with pre-mix. I also am a big fan of the free bucket you get when you're all done!

03-16-2012, 10:02 AM	#20
AtlanticWBConst. Lic. Builder/GC/Remodeler Join Date: May 2006 Location: New England Posts: 7,554	premix joint compound vs setting type The thread that will not die...... __________________ - Build Well -

03-17-2012, 12:18 PM	#24
ktkelly Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 378	premix joint compound vs setting type To add something new to this ancient thread... I always add a little liquid dish soap to pre-mix, as well as thinning it down with water at times. Helps getting a nice smooth spread.

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