Appreciation post: My mud consistency was a total mess for a year

Nancy Flores · 2026-04-02T22:05:03.741039+00:00

Started using a 5-gallon bucket and a paddle mixer for 3 minutes instead of my old drill, and the difference on the wall is night and day. Anyone have a favorite brand of mud for taping versus finishing coats?

hannah2403mo ago

Did a buddy try a bucket and paddle and still end up with a lumpy mess?

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the_charlie6mo ago

Saw a pro say hot mud for taping and lightweight for topping works best.

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hayden_martin296mo ago

Hot mud for taping? That stuff sets up way too fast for me. I've had way better luck just using the same lightweight all-purpose for everything, less to buy and it sands easy.

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