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Questions tagged [drywall-mud]

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Where do you cut drywall if you need to remove it but still want to easily put it back up?

I want to pull a section of drywall down, but then put it back up again later. I'm having a hard time deciding where to cut. I think ideally, I could cut exactly down the center of a stud so that I could screw it back in. But there will already be…
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Why should you add dry mix to water and not the other way round

During renovation I have used all kinds of dry compounds, be it mortar, conrete mix, tile glue, grout, plastering mud, ... On every one of them the instructions say to add the dry mix to water and mix thoroughly. Is there any reason behind this…
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Prime joint compound before latex paint?

I'm painting a room that had previously been wallpapered. The walls are veneer plaster coated, so the paper was easy to remove and clean the plaster. However there are patches for wiring, dings and other artifacts of sloppy plastering that I've…
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Are there differences to drywall joint compound and plaster?

The drywall store near me told me the they don't have (or use) joint compound for drywall seams, they use something called "slow plaster" (free translation) for over the drywall tape with the same or better results. Any truth to that? Why would I…
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What is the best process for a first-timer doing a small drywall finishing job?

As part of some home renovations I recently hung the equivalent of nine sheets of drywall -- eight on the walls (including a basement staircase) and one on the ceiling. I've done small patch jobs on drywall before and it's something I loathe. I got…
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How to cut drywall for access around a switch box already in the wall?

I have a 1-gang metal box at the top of my basement stairs for the light switch. It is secured to a stud on its left side. The electrical panel is on the far side of the house on the basement. Hence I have to run 14/2 cable 30ish feet horizontally…
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Joint Compound was too dry, now what

I'm finishing a small area of drywall, using the joint compound you mix with water, 20 minute open time. I believe my second coat was too dry, as it didn't go on smoothly. Can I just add the next coat on top? Maybe sand a little first to get off the…
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meshed tape exposed on sanding

Newbie here trying to DIY somethings around the house. I am following these steps to cover/fix a ceiling hole: Put sheetrock, apply mesh tape , apply mud, sanding and painting. When I am sanding down the Mud, I see some of the mesh tape exposed.…
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Will joint compound / drywall mud clog my drain?

If I wash my tools (knives and mud pan) in my laundry tub/sink after use, will the drywall mud clog my drain pipes?
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Fixing drywall paper damage

I’m working on some renovations in my kitchen and there is some serious drywall damage beside where the old cabinet was. I am wanting to permanently remove the cabinet and want to fix the wall to be smooth for painting. I have been reading a lot…
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Adjustable Receptacle Box - Drywall Bulging

I’m new to all things drywall. I’m using adjustable boxes for electrical switches and outlets in the bathrooms and kitchen where the finish will be tile. I’m getting a bulge where the mounting bracket is located. The drywall is 1/2”. Are my drywall…
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Can an existing "Orange Peel" drywall finish be upgraded or sanded to a "Smooth" finish?

Context: Renovating my house and would like all walls to have a "Smooth" finish. Questions: Is it possible to sand or mud the orange peel to create a smooth surface? Should paint be removed before doing so? Any advice to create smooth surfaces are…
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Is it possible to change right angle corners to round corner beads?

We have 90 degree angle corners everywhere. After removing the cheap white plastic corner protectors the corners show damage. Rather than patching it with drywall mud to an exact right angles, can I put a round drywall bead on? Update: I bought…
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Adding more water for longer working time for 5 minute joint compound?

Ideally one would use the joint compound with the desired setting time, together with the recommended amount of water for mixing. However, a few times I added more water when mixing products like SheetRock Easy Sand 5 Lightweight Setting-Type Joint…
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Voids under drywall tape unavoidable?

The usual way to tape a typical butt drywall joint is to put .5 cm of drywall compound over the joint to create a bed of "mud", then add tape, press in to get excess "mud" out, then apply more "mud" over the top of everything. This all-purpose…
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