I open up a partially used bucket of spackle. Mold(?) growing on the top.
If I scrape off the top inch or two, you think it would be alright to use what’s underneath?
I don’t need to have mold growing on the walls later, but I’m thinking what’s left isn’t affected.
I hope.
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I wouldn't take a chance on batch of smelly mud. Heck, you can get a shiny new bucket is only $14!
I know. $14 bucks really isn't that much, but I can be a cheap SOB sometimes.Glenn
I've used it after removing the funk. Never had a problem.
Tried floating an inch or two of water lately and to date-no problem.
We just need to get mud jobs more often. It would be embarrasing to show up with a mini bucket wouldn't it.
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I've used the inch of water trick for a while. Forget it this time.Real men don't carry mini buckets?Dang!Would a real man walk the dog my wife and kids got? A Yorkie/Bichon mix smaller than my foot, named Missy, with a pink leash? Oh well, I guess I'm a candidate for the mini bucket, eh?Glenn
Glenn,
a dog with a pink leash is a chick (no sexism) magnet.
Get out there a couple blocks from the house. But pay attention, don't just drag the dog down the street.
Talk to her, run with her............man, they dig it.
no not the dog.
edit: to change the sex of the dog.......
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Edited 9/15/2009 8:19 pm ET by calvin
I get your point, but I've already got the hottest babe I possibly could want.Anything else is just gonna be trouble.I don't need no more trouble.Glenn
Are you talking sheetrock mud or vinyl spackle?
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Mud. But I used Easy Sand to speed things up anyway. I just didn't want to.Funny thing is, the Strait Flex didn't adhere well in a few places after it dried. I've had it happen before and can't figure out way.Actually have had it happen with paper tape and with regular mud, too.Sooner or later I'll figure out a solution.Maybe a banjo?Glenn
Easy does not adheere for bedding tape very well. I only use it for top finish coating
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Do you think Dura Bond is better for bedding?Glenn
Do you think Dura Bond is better for bedding?
Much better. But be careful not to use too much because it's hard to sand.
When bedding regular joint tape, dampen the tape first (I think I picked up that tip here). I use a sponge and draw both sides of the tape over it. It doesn't seem to help any with Straight Flex.
absolutely.
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With Strait-Flex your supposed to use general purpose mud with the glue dabbed into it..it's called Super Bond (I think).Taping with setting compound..wet the paper tape first so that the wet tape will absorb the compound fast before the compound begins to dry and not adhere to the tape (if the tape was dry).
Edited 9/16/2009 9:25 pm ET by Zano
Thanks.And thanks for my Buttaper. I love the tool. I wish I was a better finisher.I even used it when I finished a basement recently. Nothing landed on a stud or joist.Cool.Glenn
Glenn,My pleasure!
It would be embarrasing to show up with a mini bucket wouldn't it.
That's funny right there... and it has a tinge of truth to it, but mostly I don't use mini buckets because they're expensive.
But the solution is simple. Setting compound. Mix what you need and the rest keeps indefinitely. Plus, when you're seen mixing up compound, everyone just assumes you know what you're doing.
I've skimmed the mold off and used the compound successfully, but I don't like doing it. I waste a lot making sure that I'm down to clean mud, but I guess that's better than thowing the whole bucket out.
One of the basic premisses of fine homebuilding is using moldy drywall mud.
Must be made in ChinaGlenn
It's worked for me. In fact, once it's dry, the mold stops growing, but when I've done it I have gone deep to make sure I remove as much mold as possible.
Have you tried setting compound? It's a great time saver for small jobs and what you don't use keeps indefinitely.
I've used Easy Sand a bunch, all different times. I even use the 5 minute for quick stuff.I was told that I shouldn't use it for a tape coat or with the StraitFlex that I'm using because it won't shrink. I've done it before but thought that perhaps I shouldn't this time.Glenn
I was told that I shouldn't use it for a tape coat or with the StraitFlex that I'm using because it won't shrink.
I usually bed tape with Durabond when I use setting compound which is stronger than EasySand, but similarly it doesn't shrink. I haven't had any problems that I couldn't attribute to lack of skill.
yes, just scoop off the top and good to go.
When using spackle, take out a dab onto a shim or another trowel and close the lid again to keep airborne spores out. if adding warter, use clean stuff, don't spit in it.
And don't put leftover stuff back in the tub.
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