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Just wanted some feedback from other remodelers about their techniques on finishing drywall. I was taught the 6, 10, 12. Start with your six inch knife for the first coat, second coat is your ten, and so on. I use self stick mesh on seams and paper tape in the corners. Some people turn their noses up at mesh because of the cost, but I like it, and it makes the work move along faster. Also, does anyone have preferences on mud. Premix or do it yourself. I use premix, which I buy at the Depot. They carry heavy and light mixes. I perfer the light mix which I add some water to make it a little more creamy. The water helps feather it out better. Anyway, just wanted to see if anyone had any other tips.
Also, has anyone heard of adding some liquid dish soap to the mud? I tried it, and it worked better then water for feathering. Sounds strange, but it worked.
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Do a search on this. I prefer Liquid Dish Soap. Thins nice and creamy, and doesn't dry out as fast. I like paper all the way around. I also switched to a curved trowel for seams. I've been using a hawk the last few years. Easier for me to keep the mud clean, and faster to rinse the hawk off. I'm a stickler about the tools staying clean. Never dip into the bucket with a dirty knife, and the knifes get a quick rinse off just about every time the hawk gets loaded. WD-40 everything at the end of the day. Jeff .....more sanding tomorrow.....God I hate drywall....
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I hear ya. Dust when you start. Dust in the middle. Dust at the end. Gotta love it.
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Just wanted some feedback from other remodelers about their techniques on finishing drywall. I was taught the 6, 10, 12. Start with your six inch knife for the first coat, second coat is your ten, and so on. I use self stick mesh on seams and paper tape in the corners. Some people turn their noses up at mesh because of the cost, but I like it, and it makes the work move along faster. Also, does anyone have preferences on mud. Premix or do it yourself. I use premix, which I buy at the Depot. They carry heavy and light mixes. I perfer the light mix which I add some water to make it a little more creamy. The water helps feather it out better. Anyway, just wanted to see if anyone had any other tips.
Also, has anyone heard of adding some liquid dish soap to the mud? I tried it, and it worked better then water for feathering. Sounds strange, but it worked.