Joint Compound

Mud by coat and by finish level — three coats is not one number.

2 articles

• How Much Joint Compound — by Board Area, Not by Joint Length

  Compound goes by the area of board, not the length of the joints, and the finish level moves the figure by 40 percent.

• Paper Tape or Mesh — the Rule Is About Which Compound Goes Over It

  Mesh tape under ready-mix compound is the single most common cause of cracked joints in DIY drywall, and it looks perfect for about six months.