Quick setting mud is more difficult to sand than "lightweight all purpose" mud which makes it very difficult to create truly smooth surfaces. Even when hot mud is used for coating patches , a skim coat of lightweight all purpose mud is often used to finish the patch. There are several brands of quick-setting drywall mud. The pros all have their preferred brands and different reasons for each.
Why is it called "hot" mud? We cannot be dogmatic as to the reason but there are a couple of possibilities. As the mud hardens, the chemical reaction creates a small amount of heat which may be a reason some people call it hot mud.
On the other hand it could be just an idiomatic description emphasizing that you have to move quickly once mixed because it will harden up on you if you don't finish within its specified time. It was one of the first types of quick setting drywall mud that was used extensively in the workplace and for this reason the name became ubiquitous with quick setting drywall mud. The other main category of drywall mud is pre-mixed drywall mud.
It is what most people think of when referring to drywall mud. Pre-mixed drywall mud is sold in either 4. Most often, the boxes of mud are also 4. Therefore, if you see a box of drywall mud that seems cheeper than most, make sure to check the volume. Pre-mixed drywall mud is, as the name indicates, pre-mixed and ready to use.
Pre-mixed drywall mud is almost always thinned with water before using. The amount of water used depends on how the mud will be applied. For example, bedding in tape requires a thinner than normal consistency. A thin consistency is also needed when using automatic taping tools to allow a smooth flow of mud through the drywall mud pump. However, if it is too thin, it will be difficult to spread and will shrink back, creating voids.
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Confirm New Password. Change Password. You're All Set Success! Your password has been updated. Current Password. Sign in New to USG? All Inspiration. Installation Installation Installation Guides. All Ceilings. Quick-setting mud comes in a dry powder that must be mixed with water and applied immediately.
Be sure to follow the manufacturer's recommendations prior to use. It is available with different setting times, ranging from five minutes to 90 minutes. Drywall joint compound comes in either of two forms: dry or wet. Dry joint compound is the classic type that has been used for years and is still used by professionals. Wet joint compound is a newer product more aimed at the residential do-it-yourselfer.
Both dry and pre-mixed joint compounds contain latex additives to add strength and flexibility. When mixed appropriately, both cover the same amount of drywall: about to pounds of compound covering about 1, square feet of drywall panels.
Joint compound in the dry form is a powder that usually comes in large paper bags. The dry product must be mixed with potable water in a separate container to form workable mud. This product is usually not labeled as being dry. Simply, it will be called joint compound with the qualifiers ready-mixed or pre-mixed omitted. Spoils quickly and develops mold. Wet joint compound, called pre-mixed or ready-mixed, is available in plastic buckets.
All water necessary has already been added to the joint compound, though it is possible to thin out the consistency with additional water. If you do decide to go the dry joint compound route, an electric mixer may help with mixing since the product is heavy and stiff. It is possible to mix small amounts of dry mud with an electric corded drill and a paddle mixer.
But a mud mixer has a strong motor and low torque for turning heavy compounds, even small mixes of concrete. Plus, it saves your drill for what it was made for: drilling.
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