SB: Re: Re: Gypsum drywall mud

["Raquel & Greg" <eatrice@princetonca.net>]

Charmaine wrote:

> Hi Greg, is this a 5 gallon bucket??  is the sand 35 grit? or? is this a
> 20 lb-50lb or ? amt of
> wallboard compound?

Sorry, I guess I left out a few things.  I've modified the recipe below to
show quantities and added step 3.  I should also point out that we used this
on the recommendation of John Swearingen, who has used this a lot more than
we have.

Greg

> Gregs recipe:
>
> Hamilton FC-90 Foam Coat (25 lb. bag)
> Hamilton All Purpose Joint Compound (47 lb. box)
> #0/30 grit sand (100 lb. bag)
> La Habra X-12 base 100 color (this is ours, use what you like!)
>
> 1)  Mix color with 1/3 bucket (5 gallon) water
> 2)  add 2/3 bag foam coat and mix stiff
> 3)  transfer to larger container
> 4)  add rest of foam coat and water and mix
> 5)  add box of joint compound, mix
> 6)  add 1/2 bag sand, mix



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