USG All Purpose, And Auto Tools

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So for those of you who use USG all purpose. How thick or thin do you make it for your different tools. I've read different post and its hit or miss. I added like half a sponge full to a box of mud and it still was over running on to the shoes. Made the butts kind of annoying to do. But I gotta say, I Love my Columbia tools. I should also point out it was the first time I used them.

Tim0282

I don't like USG AP because it is slimy. But it is OK for taping. The boxes work much better with the light muds. It is a little stickier and doesn't run out of the box as bad.

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My supplier has USG all Purp. And Murco Medium. Would you recommend the murco? When you say it's ok for taping do you mean it's ok in the taper. Also do you think I'd be better off with the USG's plus 3.

Tim0282

I don't like Plus 3 in the taper because it is spongey and compress funny in the taper and leaves dry spots. But Plus 3 is great in the boxes. I like Murco Medium in the taper or the boxes. Works great in both. Just my opinion, of course.

Rx8

all purpose for taping- mix it fairly soupy. lightweight for boxing less soupy than for taping. sry i never measure in cups how much water i add also when taping if the mud is pouring out either of the sides of the tape on the ceiling, try running the tube at like a 15 degree angle or so, when you get it correct you wont have mud coming out either side. hope this helps.