How To Thin Drywall Compound For Beginners

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I show proper water mixing ratio for joint compound
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@randyeruark9299 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. For years I've watched drywallers add water to the mud and I could never figure out how much to put in. Like you said, they like to show you the consistency of it, but for inexperienced people, that doesn't help. I knew there had to be a "formula" somewhere. You have no idea how this video helped me. Something this simple, can make a tremendous difference. Thank you again!!

@addismultitasking3504 Жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@user-lo9el3of6y 9 күн бұрын

They may add water to it for skimming walls but you should absolutely not water it down for joints

@rodelliott3683 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for the detailed formula, that is what I was looking for. Good job.

@addismultitasking3504 11 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it

@DemonIgnis 11 ай бұрын

This is the video I was looking for!!! Thank you so much!

@addismultitasking3504 11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@djallin2727 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the water tip. I almost threw a whole container way of mud because I thought something was wrong with it, and all it needed was water .... thank you 👍

@addismultitasking3504 Жыл бұрын

Your welcome

@The_Raven_1025 9 ай бұрын

Hah, yeah same here. I think I learned today that mixing red and green lid is no bueno and now I have to re-sand and seal the ceiling section I was trying to tape

@jimmypickett9912 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the information!

@addismultitasking3504 8 ай бұрын

You bet!

@davidle7063 Жыл бұрын

I wish you show the final consistency

@robertm5969 4 ай бұрын

Better to use all purpose (green bucket) for taping. It has glue which improves the bond of the tape over joints. Alternatively, you can add wood glue to this (plus3) and have a similar product. Plus3 is best for finish coats

@darwinbodero7872 4 ай бұрын

Add one 500 mL bottle of water to the entire bucket of mud and mix. Perfect for taping or first coat applications.

@Bapuji42 Жыл бұрын

I just wanted to see the consistency.

@ImAskinGOD44givenessHowAboutU 3 ай бұрын

Can I use plus 3 same compound you have in video to patch scratches in wall?

@eddo1983 2 ай бұрын

Yeah it works just fine for patching

@Pilottoproperties 4 ай бұрын

If you mix the entire bucket with water is the bucket then always good to go if you need it a couple days later or do you have to add water each time ?

@addismultitasking3504 4 ай бұрын

Youll have to add a little

@susiegjones2556 Жыл бұрын

It would have helped if I knew the amount of compound in ounces. I needed ratio for smaller job. Approx 1 pint of compound. Still don't know how much water to mix.

@dirkgibbens377 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, this guy didn’t do much better than the other videos that he was complaining about

@rebeccamckenzie9037 Жыл бұрын

It's like baking from scratch. Consistency bc all premixed are different thickness to start with so you just add a little at a time

@cottagestreetgirl3761 6 ай бұрын

So, if I fill a HD 5 gallon bucket to approximate depth of 2 inches, then add the 1 cup of water, can I skip the mud pan?

@addismultitasking3504 6 ай бұрын

yeah, the mud pan is for convenience.

@hownwen Жыл бұрын

Any other way to mix other than drill and paddle?

@addismultitasking3504 Жыл бұрын

Mix by hand with a small trowel

@skeetajohnson 2 ай бұрын

I use the compound straight from the bucket and now I know why my jointing looks terrible.

@addismultitasking3504 Ай бұрын

Way to thick from the bucket

@shanerogers488 Жыл бұрын

I get what you’re trying to convey here, but I gotta disagree. If you’re going to go through all the trouble of using a paddle, a pan, a bucket, a drill, and a mixer you’re probably better off just buying the bag and mixing it. It’s cheaper too.

@addismultitasking3504 Жыл бұрын

yes, but I figured this way is more calculated for beginners to get the mixture right

@LeoRousseau Жыл бұрын

@@addismultitasking3504 it's appreciated! 👊

@sinister2055 Жыл бұрын

Quick set is great for patching. U don't want to use it for the final skim though. U want to use this kind of mud.