Found inside – Page 1332 Transfer a working supply of the compound into a mud pan, a drywall specialty item. ... When the scratched coat dries, apply a leveling coat. Found inside – Page 230Outside corners covered with corner bead are easier to do ( see the photo at right below ) . ... Mud that dries too fast may not bond well and can crack . Found inside – Page 58... hole in your wall, or when cracks appear over the course of time, skip the toothpaste and glue and use joint compound and drywall joint tape instead. Found inside – Page 371Normally used in the construction industry, drywall compound is a very useful ... drywall compound is applied too thickly, it will crack when it dries, ... Found inside – Page 141Once this has been accomplished , the repair procedure is the same as for small cracks or holes . Occasionally ... Several coats may be required depending on the severity of the repair , because drywall joint compound shrinks when it dries . Found inside – Page 106accidentally split with the finishing tool and the joint compound over this will surely crack. To correct, retape and refinish the joint. Found insideSince World War II, drywall has taken the place of plastered walls and ceilings, ... It dries harder and is whiter than mud for regular drywall, ... Found inside – Page 22Finishing Materials Finishing drywall is the more difficult part of ... The primary materials used in finishing are corner bead, tape, and joint compound. Found inside – Page 130For pretty much every other type of wall or ceiling repair, you can use drywall joint compound or patching plaster. Large holes that go through drywall or ... Found inside – Page 40It is also used for small cracks and gouges . Spackle ... Application with a flexible putty knife should be as smooth as possible to avoid excessive sanding after it dries . Joint compound is the material we use when resurfacing an entire wall or when preparing to paper over old ... REPAIRING DAMAGED DRYWALL If pieces of the paper facing came loose during removal of the wallcoverings , repair it now . Found inside – Page 524Preconditioning the framing prior to hanging can minimize drywall cracks by ... Using joint compound at lower temperatures lengthens the drying time and ... Found inside – Page 44Setting compounds generally bond better and become harder than drying types ... Sand 90 Joint Compound SHEETROCK tweight All Purpose hant Compound Drywall ... Found inside – Page 152... peel off of drywall without damaging it) and is available at most hardware stores. ... pattern reminiscent of cracks found in drying mud (Figure 5-27). Found inside – Page 252The better your spreading technique , the less sanding you'll have to do . ... a drying time of about 24 hours for a standard premixed joint compound . Found inside – Page 134Other cracks may be caused by the lath drying out and contracting . A little crack here or ... Extensively cracked plaster , however , is a danger signal . Found inside – Page 226SKILL SCALE Repairing drywall T EASY MEDIUM HARD REQUIRED SKILLS : Basic ... is the only filler that can handle unstable gaps and cracks on surfaces . Found inside – Page 81SHEETROCK Powder Drying - Type Joint Compounds SHEETROCK Powder Joint Compounds are top - quality , non ... tape and for first fill coat on metal corner beads , drywall trims and fasteners ; also used for patching plaster cracks . Offers excellent bond and resistance to cracking . SHEETROCK Topping Joint Compound — A smooth - sanding material for second and third coats over taping or all ... Found inside – Page 115This allows any cracking to take place before the surface is dampened and covered with the next coat . ... Curing Since earthen plasters harden by drying out , they need no moist curing . ... and dry more slowly Decorating Painting — Standard , water- and oil - based paints do not adhere well to earthen plasters . To provide a paint - friendly surface on interior mud plaster , author Steve has brushed on a thick , creamy mixture of drywall joint compound ( a gypsum - based material ) . Found inside – Page 56... block , 12 - inch joint knife , paint pad MATERIALS : Lightweight crack filler , fast - drying patching plaster , dry joint compound , 220 - grit sandpaper , latex primer , small piece of drywall PREPARING TO PAINT PLASTER BASICS REPAIRING PLASTER IS NO MORE difficult than repairing drywall . ... Paintable latex caulk is the only filler that can handle unstable gaps and cracks in a wall or ceiling . Found inside – Page 42A moving crack may be evidence ing with plaster washers and drywall screws . of an underlying structural problem that Since the screw and ... If the crack does- sheets of adhesive - backed fiberglass mesh , n't move and both sides are on the same plane , or embed wide ... is not smooth , wait until it dries that the crack has returned down one side and put a final coat of drywall mud over the of the patch . Found inside – Page 52It is a strong compound, has little shrinkage as it dries, and has excellent bonding and resistance to cracking. • Topping compound is used for a thin ... Found insidePlaster is a significant part of the “fabric” of the building. ... For example, fine cracks can be filled with an all-purpose drywall joint compound. Found inside – Page 42Apply a thin coat of joint compound or Durabond (a powdered drywall formula ... When this dries, tape the crack and float it out with two coats of Durabond ... Found inside – Page 52It does not shrink much and provides a firm , crack - free finish . It is easy to apply and sand . Joint Compounds Drywall joint compound is available in ... Found inside – Page 130Sheetrock Sheetrock (gypsum wall board) is relatively inexpensive: ... holes and cracks with quick drying plaster, such as Fixall. apply first coat of mud ... Found insideSome cracking occurs as the piece dries if you apply a thick coat of joint compound. This is not a problem if you do not mind the ancient look. Found inside – Page 318Repair the tape by slitting it and filling with joint compound , then smooth out with a finishing knife . ... Another source of cracking in nonbearing walls of high - rise or commercial buildings is the modern trend toward less - rigid structures . ... After the joint treatment , straight , narrow cracks along edges of tape result from too - rapid drying because of high temperatures accompanied by low humidity or ... Found inside – Page 40When I picked it up off the lawn , I saw that the cap was covered with rust and that the base strap had cracked from the corrosion , obviously the reason it blew off . When I was on the roof ... In my experience as a home inspector and Drywall - mud mystery CREATED BY CHIEF : Does anyone know what causes joint compound to leave little bubbles and craters on the drywall when it cures ? Posted by ... Found inside – Page 86Fill any small gaps between the pieces of foam with lightweight joint compound (ordinary joint compound will crack when it dries). Found inside... the crack was probably caused by the old drywall compound drying and ... Allow the joint compound to dry completely then lightly sand the area. Found inside – Page 47They require a drying period after application , and should not be used in combination with other compounds . ... Also used for patching plaster cracks , for laminating double - layer panel systems and in U.S.G. Back - Blocking System ( see Chapter 2 ) . ... PERF - A - TAPE Joint Compound - All Purpose brings the convenience of single package joint treatment ; does a most adequate job of taping , topping ... Found inside – Page 27Get a gallon can of premixed drywall mud — which is a good thing to keep on hand anyway - and use a putty knife or small drywall knife to fill the hole . Just one ... The undercoat will crack when it dries , but the second coat will fill the cracks . Found inside – Page 53Use the broad knife to swipe off any excess mud. (A thin layer of drywall mud dries faster, gives you better control over the repair, and reduces the amount ... Found inside – Page 96Array of taping knives, mud pan, adhesive mesh tape, and sanding screen ... By MARK LEE DUE Taping drywall is one of the toughest do-it-yourself jobs. Found inside – Page 33It was going to take a lot of joint compound to fill in the cracks between the drywall ends. Rick worked with one of the machinist that was familiar with ... Found inside – Page 16... quick and simple . Get a gallon can of premixed drywall mud and use a putty ... Buy only the kind of drywall mud that does not have asbestos . Asbestos ... The undercoat will crack when it dries , but the second coat will fill the cracks . On very ... Found inside – Page 113First I cut out the loose, cracked or torn places and patch them using drywall smooth tape and hot mud usually 40—minute type. I've found that hot mud is a ... Found inside – Page 12Drying - Type Powder Compound SHEETROCK Brand Powder Joint Compounds are top - quality , non - asbestos ... for embedding tape and for first fill coat on metal beads , trim and fasteners ; also used for patching plaster cracks . Outstanding bond and resistance to tape cracking . SHEETROCK Brand Topping Joint Compound Is a smooth - sanding material for second and third coats over taping ... Found inside – Page 218For painting over new drywall repairs , use drywall primer or PVA after ... As it dried , stress in the material caused the cracking , just like mud ... 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