How To Use Drywall Mud (Joint Compound)

[@waynewells7471]

Exactly what I needed. Almost used the thick out of the bucket, but felt that looked wrong. This video saved me hours of fixing my own mistakes. Thanks

[@AroundTheHome1]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching. Check out hundreds more of our videos at www.aroundthehome.org

[@sontwo3948]

This is good info, but two tips: #1. Set the bucket of joint compound into a larger empty 5 gallon bucket to keep spillover from getting stuff on floor, etc. when mixing. #2. a paint and mortar mixing tool fastened into the 'chuck' on your electric drill makes mixing easier than with potato masher.

[@AroundTheHome1]

Thanks for the info! Though you have to have a powerful drill to handle the thickness of the mud. I do like to have a second bucket and take half out of this one for the spilling reason. Thank you for watching. Check out hundreds more of our videos at www.aroundthehome.org

[@Grejegando]

You're absolutely right and sadly no one else mentioned this before, probably because most professionals work with the powder form and they make their own mix ratios depending on the application. I am now doing a small repair job and found it difficult to work with the pre-mixed mud straight out of the bucket but I thought it is ready and supposed to work like that. Unfortunately I already finished the first coat but will change the consistency now for the second coat hopefully it'll give me a nice finish. Thanks.

[@AroundTheHome1]

You are welcome, and good luck on your project.

[@AAaa-gs9nv]

i used joint compound for everything , i used mesh tape yellow sticks faster wont come off or sanding,, i used warm water hot water , i half mines up to another bucket with warm hot water in it , mix it even better in the pan keeping it wet, that way i can moved the bucket around its lighter to carry,

[@brunnermetalwear]

So helpful in knowing that ONE important detail! Thank you!

[@AroundTheHome1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@josejr.8671]

i used mesh tape on a huge hole and it worked great. no issues . just have to apply spackle twice if needed.

[@AroundTheHome1]

That's good, but the mesh will crack in time unless there was something else there backing it.

[@pbiceodan]

Man thank you so much for your video I moved into a house that had the garage drywall and taped but they did a half ass job so I thought I can do the finishing better then they did. Purchased a bucket and tried it but man I was about to give up because it was so hard. Then I saw your video and now it makes sense, duh mix it to a thinner consistency I would not have known that. Thx again for taking the time to make this! I appreciate you.

[@AroundTheHome1]

No problem 👍 So glad to help! Thank you for watching. Check out hundreds more of our videos at www.aroundthehome.org

[@jo_nathan_nation6544]

I totally agree with the paper take vs the mesh tape. I purchased a house 8 years ago that was renovated. After about 3 or 4 months of owning the home, several seams became visible. I have an “A” framed home so I understand movement would happen. But cracking along the seams was happening in every room and in the basement where the walls are backed by concrete. Not cinder block, but a poured foundation with no integral issues. I spent nearly a month retapping the entire with soaked paper tape, meaning it was put in water prior to adhering it to the wall. For over 7 years the joint have not cracked or become noticeable. Paper tape is cheaper and holds up incredibly better. To each there own, but this was my experience and it’s my opinion.

[@AroundTheHome1]

Yep

[@Chaoticburn]

Thanks. I've done construction and home improvement before, but it's been a few years. I'm actually using the mud for making miniature structures for wargaming and needed to thin my mud. I thought I could, but needed a refresher. Great video

[@AroundTheHome1]

Glad to help! 🕵🏻‍♂️

[@AroundTheHome1]

Though, I would not suggest using drywall mud for that. It will shrink and crack. I would suggest this however. I think it will work so much better for you. www.lowes.com/pd/Durham-s-64-fl-oz-Light-Yellow-Patching-and-Spackling-Compound/3143343

[@MrZomg17]

This video was extremely helpful as i am new to preparing and applying drywall

[@AroundTheHome1]

Glad it was helpful! I need an updated series on how to apply joint tape and other things. Here is a good patch video of mine. kzbin.info/www/bejne/inW3XoR_i7p9iqM

[@NativeNYerChicHK]

YOU are a goddamn genius!!! I’m about to skim a nasty bathroom after removing 30+ year old & multiple layers of poorly applied wallpaper, no easy way to do it, unfortunately… 😒 All the videos claiming removing wallpaper is easy as 1 2 3 haven’t dealt with this 30+ old garbage job, they even wallpapered over holes they made through previous layers of wallpaper and left some gaping open, no plaster at all, just wall paper covering open holes 🤬 But it’s all off and damaged sheetrock has already been patched & sealed with Guardz along with any old glue I couldn’t get off. Since another thing they did was paste the wallpaper directly to painted sheetrock without the proper content paper layer 😩 And this Video was exactly what I needed right at this exact very moment!! Going to add a little water to my premix Plus 3 and get to work right now! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!

[@AroundTheHome1]

You are so welcome. And I know what you mean by many people making wallpaper removal is super easy. I have two videos on it, and neither of them suggest that at all. I believe I actually say "May God have actual mercy upon your soul!" Good luck on your project. So glad to help! Thank you for watching. Check out hundreds more of our videos at www.aroundthehome.org

[@NativeNYerChicHK]

@@AroundTheHome1 Omg I already got one coat on, that’s how easy adding just a bit of water made it!!!! Seriously can’t thank you enough!! I did this in my other bathroom remodel about two years ago (doing a whole bathroom remodel myself now as well) but man, did I have to fight with that thick compound to get it to adhere to the wall. Especially since Guardz makes it a bit of a slicker surface, that thick stuff kept peeling back with the movement of the knife. Not today though! I got none of that peeling!! It went in like a dream!! I’ll sand and skim again and then one more time for good measure. Probably won’t *need* that third time but I’m a bit of a perfectionist. I got the other bathroom walls looking like almost brand new sheetrock, I know I’ll be able to do it again but faster this time because of your little genius tidbit of help. Thanks man! I’m definitely going to check out some more of your stuff! Have a great day!

[@NativeNYerChicHK]

@@AroundTheHome1 And I am using what you got in this video, USG Plus 3, glad to hear you say it was the right compound because I bought before I saw this 😂 Great stuff! Last time I used what USG called ultra light, but it seems maybe Plus 3 has replaced that? Because I couldn’t find Ultra Light this time. But whatever! I got what I found had the best rating by pros like yourself.

[@AroundTheHome1]

That is so awesome. Your comments made my day.

[@hugomunoz8019]

I've seen guys add water and dish soap to make the mud soft and fluffy. I worked with both just water n soap plus water. I must say that the soap n water works best. Must try

[@AroundTheHome1]

I might try that sometime.

[@P_double_H]

To soften those full buckets I do a little bit of water just like you do, but I use a drill and a concrete mixer tool... It leaves it veeeery smooth.

[@AroundTheHome1]

That works too if you have a good beefy drill. Yep, very smooth.

[@P_double_H]

@@AroundTheHome1 I just went to lowes and they sell a drill attachment for the small 1 gallon buckets.. you know if you put the concrete mixer on those small buckets it will spill everywhere, well they make these small mixers for those small buckets.. there is always a guy thinking about a solution to a problem :)

[@P_double_H]

@@AroundTheHome1 Hey now that we are talking about mud.. do you know why the mud sometimes crack along the joints.. specially in the ceiling area? I don't do this professionally, I am just a DIYer, but it has happened twice now and I don't know what I am doing wrong.

[@AroundTheHome1]

Are you using that mesh tape?

[@P_double_H]

@@AroundTheHome1 yes, mesh on ceiling.. Paper on walls.

[@kristinekoski7345]

"LOVE YOUR TIPS"! ITS OBVIOUS YOU KNOW YOUR STUFF,,,SO YOU SHOULD KEEP MAKING MORE OF THESE KINDS OF VIDS,,

[@AroundTheHome1]

So glad to help! Thank you for watching. Check out hundreds more of our videos at www.aroundthehome.org

[@FirstNameLastName-okayyoutube]

Love to see a video about what the shrinking is like. The bucket tells you to add water. It says the more water you add the more shrinking you will get. No explanation for what situation you mean that in

[@AroundTheHome1]

No problem.

[@DrBENISA]

Hi! Thanks for this video. Can I take out the amount of mud i need and only the prepare that little bit of mud instead of all the bucket? Arent there other parts of the mud that might have been precipitated in the bucket??

[@AroundTheHome1]

Yes, absolutely. Just take out a pan full and add a little water. Mix it up with your six inch knife.

[@bumblbesss]

you use Plus 3 to tape? I thought you use all-purpose for the added glue to tape and plus 3 for the second and top coat (easy to sand )

[@AroundTheHome1]

@bumblebess if that is true, then I am unaware of it. This is what USG says on their website "What is the difference between All Purpose and Plus 3™ joint compounds? Sheetrock® Brand Plus 3™ Lightweight All-Purpose Joint Compound weighs about 25% less than Sheetrock® Brand All-Purpose Joint Compound. It is also easier to sand and shrinks less." And this is their description of Plus 3 "This all-purpose compound weighs up to 25% less than conventional-weight compounds so handling and applying are simpler, easier and faster. Sheetrock® Brand Plus 3® Joint Compound, offers all the benefits of conventional-weight compound but results in less shrinkage and is easy to sand. Use Sheetrock® Brand Plus 3® Joint Compound for embedding paper joint tape and finishing gypsum panel joints or simple hand-applied texturing." It does list embedding paper joint tape. I do appreciate the question, and if you have additional information please let me know. I have used both of these products and found no difference with their tape bonding properties. But I also do small remodels with limited drywall, I don't do drywall all day everyday. So if any other viewer has additional input please let us know.

[@bumblbesss]

​@@AroundTheHome1 Yea, I have read all that on the box too. All the pros usually 1:Prefill over 1/8 inch hot mud 2:Tape "All Purpose" more glue adheres better 3: 2 top coats Easy sand Plus 3. I thought about using just +3 as well. But as you know in any trade there is someone going to tell you you are doing it wrong 😁🙂 Whether it matters or not is a different story lol. Check out "Vancouver Carpenter" you will see Thats "ALL" the pros process. Not that you're doing it wrong, There's more than one way to Mud Drywall 🙂 if it works it works.

[@elizabethfoote2492]

Just what I needed to hear today😂❤

[@darkmatter0101]

This totally helped me thanks brotha!

[@AroundTheHome1]

So glad to help! Thank you for watching. Check out hundreds more of our videos at www.aroundthehome.org

[@fishydubsfishing6516]

My 90-year-old grandmother had one of them long handle mashers for mashing up potato’s in 5 gallon bowls

[@AroundTheHome1]

Yep, a friend of mine is a caterer and has one for potatoes. Though, his is stainless steel. But I was there at his place doing a drywall patch and made him think I had his smasher for a moment. He had to go check 😉😆Thank you for watching. Check out hundreds more of our videos at www.aroundthehome.org

[@fishydubsfishing6516]

@@AroundTheHome1 i have one i might put an extension pole on it

[@chuckhiniker2691]

I've used mesh tape on patchwork for 30 years with no issues. Gotta top coat with hot mud.

[@chiquisbaby81]

I keep telling my coworkers we need this stuff. Sure beats having to use the powder stuff thinking you made enough having to go back to make more when patching a huge hole, cutting a piece of sheet rock and making a backer. Then again they don’t do much drywall work so they could care less. There’s a spot/wall at work delivery drivers keep hitting with their pallet jacks and it’s annoying. I already know for sure they’ll hit it again. Noticed when I cut out the hole, I found old mesh tape and broken pieces of old sheet rock inside the wall. Ugh! Haha!

[@AroundTheHome1]

That sounds exhausting.

[@mlidie]

A concern I have with dry wall compound is cleaning tools. Where and how do you go about cleaning them? I assume sinks are a no-go. Tackling a project thanks to your video here. The beater would have so much compound left on it not sure where to rinse or clean it off. Just looking for your opinion and process. Thanks!!

[@AroundTheHome1]

Great question. Normally, when the weather is good I clean my tools in the yard with a hose. When the weather isn't good the sink is ok. But do scrape out all excess mud first. The standard joint compound is water soluble. It will never dry so that it can't be wet and softened again. Just let the sink run for a couple of minutes after you are done to make sure it is all gone down the drains. Now the quick setting compound is different because it contains a little bit of portland. So when that is dry, it is dry. Check out my webpage for drywall. I have videos for small and large patches as well. www.aroundthehome.org/drywall.html

[@patrickqueenan4669]

Scrape it and then a spray bottle and rag. Easy.

[@matthewurban7031]

I've been extremely frustrated trying to apply this stuff to my wall since I've not been able to spread it or feather it worth a shit. It just kinda sticks to my knife. This could definitely be helpful. Also, do you have a recommendation on about how much water to use with a 12 lb bucket of all purpose compound?

[@AroundTheHome1]

I don't really know the amounts. I just have always added a bit then mixed it, and then added more as needed. Thank you for watching. Check out hundreds more of our videos at www.aroundthehome.org

[@junkyinny]

@@AroundTheHome1 what if you over water? whats the fix for too soupy

[@Grant849]

​@@junkyinnyit'll dry out, or add more mud

[@rebeccaduvall8254]

Thank you. Very helpful!

[@AroundTheHome1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ZenGuitarShred]

Love it! Exactly the information we needed. Cheers and Happy Halloween to your family!

[@AroundTheHome1]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching. Check out hundreds more of our videos at www.aroundthehome.org

[@ernestolauriano4254]

This also good to patch small holes in the wall ????

[@AroundTheHome1]

Yes it is. Though if you are talking about small nail holes then I recommend something easier to work with like lightweight spackle. Here is a video on that kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZi0iWd7p6eWh80

[@stepford1983]

Maybe let us know how much water to use? Like a “pinch here” or a “2 cups and see how it looks” for people like me that have never done this or used this product, that would have been really helpful..

[@AroundTheHome1]

I don't know how to pinch water. I honestly thought that I showed how much I was adding at a time. And it varies to your own bucket of mud. Different brands are slightly different on how watered down they are and if it has been sitting for a long time then it needs more water.

[@owenjennings8575]

Do you use the all purpose mud that comes in the green/white bucket?

[@AroundTheHome1]

Sure sometimes I use the all purpose, but I generally use the lightweight. 👍 So glad to help! Thank you for watching. Check out hundreds more of our videos at www.aroundthehome.org

[@maaya8775]

Awesome, thank you!

[@AroundTheHome1]

You're welcome!

[@mayursadavarte2539]

wish I had watched this before my first coat :P

[@robertm5969]

It's insane to me they sell it too thick. What's the point of buying premixed then? I find the all purpose goes on better.

[@mapu7912]

This was so helpful!! Thank you!!

[@AroundTheHome1]

So glad to help! Thank you for watching. Check out hundreds more of our videos at www.aroundthehome.org

[@jr1py]

Thanks for the tip

[@AroundTheHome1]

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[@Star1320Light]

Thank you!! ❤

[@AroundTheHome1]

You're welcome 😊

[@DJTrapillac]

If i dont use all if it the 1st day can i cone back another day and mix it again ?

[@AroundTheHome1]

How long of a wait time are we talking about?

[@brandonjones5096]

Hmm, so thats really odd. Ive bought alot of joint compound in my life and i have never had any be that thick. Thats really weird.

[@maroyytc6420]

Thanks for the tips

[@AroundTheHome1]

No problem!

[@AttiCarius12]

Can i use joint compound to create a textured faux wood finish on a 🚪 door?

[@AroundTheHome1]

That's an interesting question. First, let me ask a question back. What kind of door is it? Steel, wood, or fiberglass? And is it smooth or textured at all?

[@AttiCarius12]

@@AroundTheHome1 inside doors, they are basic factory made, hollowed, bedroom doors. I assume they are wood, a very hard card board wood???? right now they are painted, and have what appears to be a woodgrain under the paint, so I sanded the paint off of one corner just to see what happen & it took the wood grain away also. I was going to get a wood graining tool and texure them with joint compound and then attempt to paint or stain to make like real wood & then seal with polyeurthane. i looked into liquid wood, but i'm not super impressed with the results, especially for the cost. I feel I might getter a more realistic textured result using JC. whatchya think? and for a way better price than liquid wood.

[@ninadavids5651]

THANK YOU FOR THIS.

[@AroundTheHome1]

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[@saxophonistjanetteg]

Great Video! Thanks!

[@AroundTheHome1]

You're welcome! I like you sax playing.

[@saxophonistjanetteg]

@@AroundTheHome1 thank you, you're too kind.

[@AroundTheHome1]

@Janette Davis, not at all. Keep the content coming.

[@ikigai47]

What are your thoughts on Fibafuse tape?

[@AroundTheHome1]

I think it is time that I give it a try. I know that I hate the mesh tape. Sorry that I don't have more info on that.

[@ikigai47]

@@AroundTheHome1 - Cool no problem. I read a ton of really good reviews on it (many from contractors) so for my first drywall repair attempt this week I used it. People say it's far superior to anything out there but I have no past tape/mesh experience to compare it to

[@SB-fj7ge]

Do you know how long the smell of joint compound typically lingers for on a wall repair? I did one a few months back and it still smells in that room. Is it the dust from sanding?

[@AroundTheHome1]

It could be the dust from sanding. Is there still dust laying around? No paint yet?

[@SB-fj7ge]

@@AroundTheHome1 little bit of dust around, I did paint over it twice with an acrylic paint/primer but it was old so I don’t know if it’s the paint but it smells chalky.

[@AroundTheHome1]

Normally after you paint, the drywall smell goes away. That should seal it up.

[@go4ll812]

Thanks man!!!

[@AroundTheHome1]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching. Check out hundreds more of our videos at www.aroundthehome.org

[@lucyaliaturull8071]

Hi does it dry slower when we add water to it?

[@AroundTheHome1]

Fractionally. In the video I mention how I add a little more water to it as I progress in coats on the wall. That is because the coats should get thinner. Adding water adds more shrinkage more then dry time, but since the coats should be thinner, then the shrinkage should be the same. Now, you will definitely get slower drying times in the corners of the wall and in rooms that don't have active airflow. Adding a fan to just circulate the air makes a big difference.

[@lucyaliaturull8071]

@@AroundTheHome1 Thank you so much, I appreciate that you don't mind teaching!

[@jeffgeorgefilms]

Can’t I but already thinned, premixed mud?

[@AroundTheHome1]

Are you asking if you can buy a thinner premixed mud? Not that I know of and I wouldn't want any if they did. Like I mention in the video you want the mud thinner or thicker for different applications.

[@jeffgeorgefilms]

@@AroundTheHome1 yea, in this video, I loved the consistency of the mud after you added water and mixed it. I would like to buy the mud in that thin consistency. I’m surprised they don’t sell that consistency and we have to add water. Anyway, I think I want to buy the ultra light weight compound because I think it’ll be thinner than all purpose and plus 3. By the way, I’m trying to create knock down wall texture with this. Thanks very much for the help. I appreciate your videos .

[@AroundTheHome1]

You are right the ultra light weight is thinner and easier to work with then the all purpose, but it's nowhere close to where you will want it to use as knock down texture. I assume you have yourself a spray hopper that you hook to an air compressor if you are wanting to do a spay on - then knock down texture. I really should have a video on that by now, but I don't. Anyways, back to the consistency of the mud. When I thin it down in this video to the last stage it is good for final coat and working with inside corners, not texture. It needs to be watered down a bit more for that. You are looking for more of a thick paint consistency for that or it will never feed through the hopper. I hope that helps and good luck with your project.

[@jeffgeorgefilms]

@@AroundTheHome1 thanks so much for all the advice. I hope I don’t mess this up 🤪

[@AroundTheHome1]

No problem. I would suggest to test out on a scrap piece of drywall first. Now this is a very old video of mine, but it may help you out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGO4emCvo7SdgKM I would normally use a plastic bladed knock down knife if the area was any larger. 👍 So glad to help! Thank you for watching. Check out hundreds more of our videos at www.aroundthehome.org

[@anakin_piewalker1458]

Awesome

[@AroundTheHome1]

Thanks

[@marksampson48]

A fork? In chili? LOL.

[@venictos]

Thanks boss

[@AroundTheHome1]

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[@eldar_windycity]

Thanks

[@AroundTheHome1]

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[@hteudys]

I dont know how to open de container

[@Esvin.Vizuals]

Not a pro where the drill at 😂😂😂

[@kingmiller1982]

Way to much water.

[@AroundTheHome1]

Nope

[@chiquisbaby81]

Also how long does this Blue Plus 3 stay wet after opening for a quick patch and quickly putting the lid back on? I see that have one open saying you’ve used it for a while.

[@AroundTheHome1]

It keeps for a while. I can't give an exact answer. Depends on how empty it is and the temperatures that it is kept in. Don't let it freeze or it is ruined. The lower it gets, the more air there is to dry it. You can actually add a little bit of water on top to keep it from drying out. Just pour it out before you use it next time. But after a number of months, less if it is really hot, the mud will sour. You will know it, when you open the lid is smells bad. Kinda like old pond water.

[@chiquisbaby81]

@@AroundTheHome1 Nice! Definitely going to give this a try. Thanks for the replies 👍🏼👊🏼