Nov 21, 2007 · what's the difference here? Joint compound is worlds cheaper than the spackle I typically used. I'm not actually using it for drywall joints, rather for smoothing walls and fixing …

Aug 4, 2014 · I have been doing a lot of drywall repair work in prep for painting lately. We are trying to get a house ready to sell. I have been using joint compound for this purpose but …

Nov 7, 2019 · I've heard the blue stuff is for the final layer of mud. I plan to do three coats (including the paper or mesh coat). If I'm ordering 12 buckets total, should i order in a 1:2 …

Jan 19, 2012 · Spackle contains an actual resin that increases adhesion, limits shrinkage (to a degree), and makes it more moisture resistant than joint compound. Spackle is also a more …

Mar 8, 2015 · What's strongest: hot mud, plaster, joint compound or spackle? 1 reading Jump to Latest 13K views 12 replies 6 participants last post by Gary in WA Mar 9, 2015

Sep 13, 2007 · I used to think that Joint Compound and Spackle were interchangable. I just read somewhere that Spackle should be used for small holes, Nail holes etc, and JC for larger …

Jun 11, 2010 · I'm thinking using a neighbor's palm sander to smooth the transition, not bothering with mesh, joint compound, or spackle before priming. I don't want to sand it all smooth, paint, …

May 7, 2021 · Spackle is a different formulation than joint compound. Setting type compound with paper tape is the strongest and most crack resistant solution I'm aware of for standard drywall …

Mar 26, 2010 · YES, At first glance it sounds silly. Wood putty is made to fill wood. Drywall mud is for drywall. BUT...my experiences with wood putty is that it is...

Jun 10, 2010 · I have a quart of MH Ready patch spackle, good stuff (as recommended here in the forum). I still have a good third left, but it's started to thicken...it isn't dried and hardened, …