Oct 8, 2012 · - 5 gallon bucket, - heavy duty 1/2 inch Milwaukee drill - mud mixing paddle (Concrete Stirring Paddle would be better) Technique - hose 3" of water into bucket (rinse …

Nov 14, 2007 · Hear from your peers on building products, materials, and techniques - a good place to report on your experiences with new products or to locate hard-to-find materials.

Nov 13, 2006 · They plan to use 12 in floor tile for the job. I am interested in some thoughts on some of the mixers I have seen for mixing the thinset. I usually do only kitchens and …

Jan 4, 2002 · I am using Custom Building Products Quick Level Self-Leveling Underlayment. I will do one pour, mixing all at once in two separate buckets (2 bags) then remixing. This is my 3rd …

Mar 12, 2005 · 1. If you are mixing in a 5 gallon bucket, you best be using a 90min or slower setting compound. I usually use a 45min and mix it in my pan with my knife. Less to clean than …

Jul 6, 2007 · Re: Mixing Hot mud and General Purpose? when using metal beads, I add a pan full of 90 minute to a full bucket of pre-mix, it doesn't dry any faster than pre-mix, but it doesn't …

Apr 24, 2018 · As the post dries and shrinks it can become loose in the concrete and sink into the soil. At that point only the post footprint is bearing, not the 12" round concrete. A better version …

Jan 31, 2009 · Re: Mixing setting and joint compound together? I have a hard time thinking that the makers would find out you had put soap in the mud. Partly because every one that I have …

Aug 26, 2007 · Re: Box of drywall compound open the box,fold the plastic completely over the box flaps so that the plastic holds the flaps down,then pick up the box and bang it down over the …

May 24, 2004 · If your code allows it and you use untreated sills, I would recommend using a moisture barrier (like shower-pan liner or peel-and-stick flashing) between concrete and any …