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#23 ·
I noticed Lowe's had some in a box.

First time I have ever seen it in a box. When I grew up it came in a metal pail.

Then Gold bond had grey plastic pails. (LaFarge).

Plastic buckets are awesome. How do you mix it in a box? You have to dump the contents into a bucket to mix it. Seems like mess.

I just use the green top USG. All purpose. Not interested in the new types that are available.

I'll use Durabound for deep voids and corner beads, or for a quick speed patch.

Try Marjam or Kamco.

Buying drywall from the lumberyard can be pretty expensive here.
 
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Porterfarm said:
I noticed Lowe's had some in a box.

Plastic buckets are awesome. How do you mix it in a box? You have to dump the contents into a bucket to mix it. Seems like mess.

Try Marjam or Kamco.

Buying drywall from the lumberyard can be pretty expensive here.
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Yeah, just dump it or scoop as needed in a bucket, add water mix and go. Or scoop it straight to the pan if you want it thick. Not messy at all and you can control thickness as you go or only use what you need on a given job. Usually I'd start with a medium consistency then a bit soupier for final skim or texture as needed. If I leave extra mud in the box i can dump it in after the job is over, cover it with a little water, put the lid on and that way I don't start the next job with soupy mud. I don't use alot of premix since I mostly do jobs that are maybe a couple sheets worth of patches/flood cuts. Probably gonna be using even less now without spraying texture too.

Big difference between box and bucket is price. Bucket has at most a half gallon or gallon more mud but costs 2x what the box does. Basically buying a $7 bucket every time if you go that route.... or maybe I plant extra carrots and radishes in the extra buckets this year :[emoji12]

As far as Marjam and Kamco, ive never heard of either. Looks like neither has a location anywhere near me.



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Kingcarpenter1 said:
Ever thought about shopping a drywall supplier


Mike
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Gonna check out some of the local building suppliers when I get a chance. Will be good to know what specialty items they carry for future reference. But I doubt pricing will be good for me for small orders and day to day stuff. Need to find some local suppliers for cabinets, baseboards, plumbing supplies, ect. too.

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#29 ·
Boxes make a lot of sense.
Years ago there was only about $1 difference in price box vs bucket and a bucket is probably worth $1 if you need buckets. Now the difference is $5.60, so yes, definitely buy the box. Big difference.
Yes you need to mix it in a bucket, but you can reuse buckets many times. No need to buy one every 5 gal.
www.homedepot.com

USG Sheetrock Brand 4.5 gal. Plus 3 Ready-Mixed Joint Compound 380285064 - The Home Depot

Use this SHEETROCK Brand Plus Lightweight All-Purpose Pre-Mixed Joint Compound for repairing small cracks in drywall. Easy to use.
www.homedepot.com
www.homedepot.com

USG Sheetrock Brand 4.5 gal. Plus 3 Ready-Mixed Joint Compound 381466 - The Home Depot

Embed paper joint tape or finish gypsum panel joints easily with this SHEETROCK Brand Plus Three Lightweight All-Purpose Pre-Mixed Joint Compound.
www.homedepot.com
My local HD has plenty of boxes in stock.
 
#30 ·
I only use the west pac stuff. Their hot mud is consistent. The box mud is smooth, pulls tight and sands easily.

I've gotten away from hot mud as a standard. I'm never in that much of a hurry and using hot mud always leaves bits of crud in my coats.

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G&Co. said:
Boxes make a lot of sense.
Years ago there was only about $1 difference in price box vs bucket and a bucket is probably worth $1 if you need buckets. Now the difference is $5.60, so yes, definitely buy the box. Big difference.
Yes you need to mix it in a bucket, but you can reuse buckets many times. No need to buy one every 5 gal.
www.homedepot.com

USG Sheetrock Brand 4.5 gal. Plus 3 Ready-Mixed Joint Compound 380285064 - The Home Depot

Use this SHEETROCK Brand Plus Lightweight All-Purpose Pre-Mixed Joint Compound for repairing small cracks in drywall. Easy to use.
www.homedepot.com
www.homedepot.com

USG Sheetrock Brand 4.5 gal. Plus 3 Ready-Mixed Joint Compound 381466 - The Home Depot

Embed paper joint tape or finish gypsum panel joints easily with this SHEETROCK Brand Plus Three Lightweight All-Purpose Pre-Mixed Joint Compound.
www.homedepot.com
My local HD has plenty of boxes in stock.
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In CA box is $13, bucket is $22. So $9 for the bucket with an extra gallon of mud in it.


VinylHanger said:
I only use the west pac stuff. Their hot mud is consistent. The box mud is smooth, pulls tight and sands easily.

I've gotten away from hot mud as a standard. I'm never in that much of a hurry and using hot mud always leaves bits of crud in my coats.

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I switched to the USG hot mud over the west pac stuff a few years ago. West pac never mixed quite as quick and smooth for me. Would always stay a bit lumpy even though I mix it with a paddle and drill right in the pan. Especially the 20 minute. Always wind up working out little lumps as it's applied.

My problem is I'm always in a hurry to get paint up so it's hot mud> hot mud> premix > fan/heater> sand> texture. Losing a day to dry time is extra frustrating when it turns a 3-4 day job into a full week or adds a half day for just skimming and then hoping it's dry enough to sand the next morning.


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