What joint compound to use?

coupe · 03-07-2013, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Toller

What do you consider to be a pro then?

one who claims to be a pro

Toller · 03-07-2013, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by oh'mike

That is the trouble with drywall work----it is a learned skill---until you have a lot of experience--and a certain natural talent--your work will look like a beginners----

Welding is similar-----lots of practice before you are consistently good---

My second wall is much better than my first. Maybe if I did 10 or 20 more... But this is likely to be my only drywall ever.

Years and years ago I had a job that involved welding lacquer racks. I was really proud of my first one, until my superior took a hammer and broke it apart. It took a couple more hours until I made them that survived the hammer. So yeah, I agree it is similar.

I used the Larfarge for the 2nd coat and am glad I did. It spreads so much easier. Haven't done the third coat or sanded yet, but if it sands better that is gravy.

**oh'mike** · 03-08-2013, 06:50 AM

It sands nicely------

princelake · 03-08-2013, 06:13 PM

let us know the results

paintdrying · 03-08-2013, 11:48 PM

I was looking at a friends remodel and his drywall finish was perfect. I asked him his secret and he said he rents this big sander thing and goes over the whole wall.

**oh'mike** · 03-09-2013, 05:04 PM

That sander is a very nice tool-----rental is cost prohibitive on small jobs---but the dust collection might make it worth the cost----

Toller · 03-10-2013, 10:24 AM

How about using a random orbital sander? I know it is overkill for drywall, but I can attach a vacuum to it.

I also know the drywall dust will be hard on it, but it is old and needs to be replaced soon anyhow.

ToolSeeker · 03-10-2013, 10:54 AM

No do not use a random orbit sander, even with a vac hooked too it it can not control the dust. Just a regular vac is not good for drywall because the dust is so fine it constantly plugs the filter. Since its a small job why not just sand it with 180 grit sanding screen, then clean up the dust. Or if dust is that big a problem the big box stores sell a drywall finishing sponge that is rough on one side. It's made to wet sand then there won't be any dust.

princelake · 03-10-2013, 11:00 AM

when you sand rapid coat you barely even have to sand. you only need to sand with the weight of the sponge do not push on it. i would set up a containment with plastic. if your that worried about dust rent an air scrubber to take the floating dust out of the air. i would not use an orbital sander. just try sanding it first and see how it goes.

Toller · 03-10-2013, 12:24 PM

Sanding was much easier than I expected. The dust fell straight down; not a problem at all.

Sanding revealed two problems that will take another two coats to fix; but otherwise it looks okay. Well, not good, but its a basement.

ToolSeeker · 03-10-2013, 12:33 PM

Thanks for the update.

brucem · 03-20-2013, 08:26 AM

So everybody's general consensus is green first coat, blue lid next 2?
What about this new brown lid stuff?

Nailbags · 03-20-2013, 05:25 PM

I don't know were you live. So I have posted a link or two of what I like to use.
http://www.usg.com/beadex-taping-joi...l#tab-features Just for taping and then I like to use this for everything else.
http://www.usg.com/beadex-lite-toppi...ady-mixed.html
Just my Buck and a quarters worth of advice.

ToolSeeker · 03-20-2013, 05:33 PM

Must be west coast thing never saw it around here.

spaceman spif · 03-20-2013, 06:17 PM

I haven't done near as much drywall as most guys on here, but I will say that taping and mudding is not a skill.

It's an art!