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Taped 30 years ago vs today: mud drying too fast is ruining my finish
Back when I started in '94, we used a heavy box mud that took forever to set. Now these lightweight mixes dry in like 20 minutes if the room is warm. Last week on a job in Denver, I had to rewet my pan three times just to finish a single joint. Is this fast drying stuff actually better for production, or are we just trading quality for speed? How do you guys keep your mud workable on hot days?
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oscar74329d ago
Tried mixing a splash of cold water into my pan before loading, slowed the drying way down.
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Honestly I was all about that heavy box mud for years but you changed my mind after I tried keeping a spray bottle handy on warm days, it makes the lightweight stuff way more forgiving.
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