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mixing water and mud
Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2004 1:08 pm
by Hector
Author: Hector (---.sd.sd.cox.net)
Date: 11-06-04 14:05
Could you please help?
How much water do I need to add to a five gallon bucket of sheetrock { mud }.
I want to shoot it with a Hopper on to my walls.
Thank you !!!!!!!
Re: mixing water and mud
Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2004 2:09 pm
by Mark Bower
I guess I've never measured how much. I just kept adding until the mix seemed like soft-serve icecream. If it doesn't flow well through your machine, you know its too thick. If you wish to mix all 5 gallons at once, you'll need to use a bigger bucket.
I also recommend priming the wall before texturing to ensure the texture doesn't fall off.
Mark
You gotta see my repair manual!
Re: mixing water and mud
Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2004 8:19 pm
by Galen
Concider practicing with a couple of sheets of cardboard or plastic sheeting. When you get it to look how you want it - then thats how much water you need!