D-MUD FORMULA?
There was a discussion last year about D Mud and I was hoping someone who uses the stuff would have some details on the blend and how to use it. Looked at the thread, but have questions.
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'Nemo me impune lacesset'
No one will provoke me with impunity
search for DMIX...
but really quickly here ya go:
1/2 bucket mud
1 gallon PVA primer
1 cup Plaster of Paris
Thanks for the data.
I assume 1/2 bkt = half of a normal 5g bucket.
I will search again on dmix.
The ToolBear
"Never met a man who couldn't teach me something." Anon.
I copied this from a post
The D-Mix is one of this things that you have to get your hands dirty. Instructions and the right mix for each job and each person is relevant to your plastering skills.
The good thing about the D-Mix is that is very forgiving. You can rework the same materials by applying more stuff or even water.
The way to learn is to get 5/gallon JC (green is fine) one gallon of PVA primer. The cheaper the better. And some plaster of Paris.
The basic mix is 2-1/2 gallons of JC. With enough primer to make it rollable (like heavy soup) and one quart of pop. (one coffee cup.?)
First you mix the JC with the primer and the pop comes last. You need to use 100% lambskin roller and apply the mix in 4x4 feet sections. When you apply the second section you go back and rough smooth the first. And keep going. If you have a helper is much better. When you finish the whole wall you can go back and do the final finish with clean taping knifes. If you have a problem with the finish, spray some water or roll more d-mix.
The pop makes the d-mix to dry faster and pva is your thinner.
One more thing. Apply the mix the same way you apply sand finish paint. You don't empty your roller in one spot. You empty the mix in 3-4 spots then you rock & roll.
Good luck.
YCF Dino
I've read some of the d-mix posts and I'm still a little puzzled as to the purpose. Is it better somehow than just normal mudding then priming? Seems like it's more work and would take longer.
You end up with a skimcoat of "plaster" over the entire surface. Also, it is only applied once, not in multiple applications.
The Breaktimer formerly known as "Steve-O"
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But do you tape first? When do you put up the d-mix? After you screw the boards, or do you have to mud them and the seems?
My impression is that it is a skim coat to give a very smooth surface like smoth coat plaster. Drywall is taped as usual.
the answer to your question lies within. You admitted to reading only some.
Goodluck
It doesnt take longer. Its not harder.
Its an E-Z (copywrite:Dino) way to skim coating walls. Either new dryway, old drywall or plaster walls.
Skim coating a wall takes several applications and theres a steep learning curve. The D-mix (Copywrite:Dino) has practically no learning curve, is usually worked out in one application, and its fun.
Order a pizza, sit down with a six pack and do and advanced search for anything and everything D-Mix. Read it, Print it, Learn it.
Im a lazy man. I hate anything sheetrock, mud or plaster this or that. This makes it E-Z
GoodLuck
I'm a lazy man. I hate anything sheetrock, mud or plaster this or that. This makes it E-Z
Make it..... la-ez Man.
I like that.
Call me lazy but don't call me stupid.
That sounds good too.
YCF D.
Did anyone post any pictures or video of d-mix being applied?
No Yet.
Just try it. If you do something wrong, you can fix it ez with more d-mix.
Dedicate one wall for d mix and spend few hours.
Nothing to it.
YCF D
I've used the D-Mix with very good results. I was a little reluctant to try it out. I thought it was going to be harder than it was. Thanks to all for the various input, and Dino for giving us this info.
Hi Neil.
Thank Mr Taunton for providing the Breaktime Highway
to the ez and better way.
Ans all breaktimers for been nice to your carpenter friend.
YCF Dino
How does the d-mix compare with a one-coat plaster veneer. Similar in finish, and strength?.
. Similar in finish, and strength?.
When the veneer plaster is done by a PRO,
nothing is better.
Consider the D-Mix similar to veneer plaster in finish but
no where close to strength.
On the other hand, you can get some interesting finishes with the D-Mix. Even creating your own.
YCF Dino
Looked at the thread, but have questions.
Hahahahahahaha....my tummies gonna hurt again!
That is an understatment.
Don't even bother trying to figure out what kind of coffee you gotta stop and get....
blue
Hahahahahahaha....my tummies gonna hurt again!
That is an understatment.
This is double the fun. I'm having the same reaction but even harder.
You better stop this Blue.
You make me feel like one of two idiot's looking at each other and laughing at the same time. One Idiot is laughing with the other idiot who is laughing with him and "thinks" that he's less of an idiot from the other.
Something like that anyway.
Nice to see you Blue.
YCF Dino