skim coating an inside corner paper tape "patch"

[harmoda]

I've been studying this all day. Most people don't define "mud." Yet from what I've read, there are many kinds from quick setting, to plaster (isn't it all plaster?), to Joint Compound, to Topping (what is Topping? I've not found a clear answer). I've done a fair amount of plastering, but I can't get it smooth. Are my hands not steady, am I using the wrong product (using all-purpose Joint Compound - green lid, mixing in dry Light-Weight Setting Type Joint Compound. What's the consistency?

[VideoJoeKnows]

@harmoda "Mud" is simply joint compound. I generally use all purpose joint compound. There's taping compound....you use that for installing the paper tape. There's topping compound....this is the coat(s) you apply over the taping coat.....it doesn't have as much glue in it & you can get the "mud" smoother & it's easier to use than the taping mud. Or you can use an all purpose joint compound which means you can use it for either tapping &/or topping. Thanks for your questions. Joe :0

[VideoJoeKnows]

@harmoda I suggest you watch more of "joe's" videos as he has lots of sheetrock videos. The more you watch, the more you'll learn. Thanks for your comments. :0

[VideoJoeKnows]

@harmoda Plaster is a different product than joint compound as plaster is used for plastering. Plaster was used before they came out with sheetrock/drywall materials as well as the finish joint compound materials used to finish sheetrock/drywall. You can get your finish smooth just by using all purpose joint compound. You do not have to mix all purpose joint compound with dry lightweight setting type joint compound......use either or. Joe :0

[VideoJoeKnows]

@harmoda Do "not" mix dyr lightweight setting type joint compound together with all purpose joint compound. Dry lightweight setting type joint compound is what I call "quickset" as it dries quicker than a regular all purpose joint compound (the wet material you buy ready to install) & quickset material does not shrink when it's drying like all purpose joint compound. I would use the quickset material for the taping coat & next coat after that (the underlayment coats). Joe :0

[VideoJoeKnows]

@harmoda Use quickset for the first & 2nd coat then apply a top coat of topping or all purpose joint compound. The quickset material does not come out as smooth as regular joint compound so you "have" to coat quickset with joint compound material. Keep watching more of "joe's" videos & you'll get a better understanding of quickset materials & joint compounds. Keep those questions coming as you have "finally" found the man (that's "joe") to help you with your projects!!.....lol. :0

[mfwitten]

Joe, you're like the Bob Ross of skim coating! "Happy little strokes" :-)

Thanks. You make the world a better place.

[VideoJoeKnows]

@mfwitten Thanks for checking out my handywork! Are you learning how to do things yourself? Joe  :0

[mfwitten]

@VideoJoeKnows I'm always itchin' to know how things are done, and it's great to have somebody take the time to explain things that most other people write off as common sense; we can't all be apprentices or waste resources trying to figure things out from scratch, so I'm glad you're here to share your tricks and experience through such well-spoken and straightforward presentation. My only suggestion would be to make playlists to keep your viewers organized so that they don't miss anything.

[VideoJoeKnows]

@mfwitten Thanks for your comments. Much appreciated. I had thought about putting together play lists but then I thought that would prevent someone from looking through the rest of my videos where they could possibly find something they didn't knew I had. On the other hand, if they're not altogether, as you have suggested, it could leave viewers with a sour taste in their mouth since who has time to view all of my 570 videos to find what they're looking for.....right? Joe :0

[VideoJoeKnows]

@mfwitten I might get more views for all of my videos, if I had playlists. Is that what you are referring to? I wonder how many viewers know how to find videos by finding the playlist button or if they even know how & where to look for the play list button. Fill me in.....do you think most people know how to find videos in a play list? Joe :0

[mfwitten]

@VideoJoeKnows I suppose you could put a link to the playlist-activated video page (or to the playlist itself) in each video description. Also, you could embed one of those information youtube bubbles in the video itself. Otherwise, you are quite right; accessing playlists is not very straightforward (however, people like me who know about playlists always look for them in these cases).

[VideoJoeKnows]

@mfwitten Great advice. Much appreciated for your suggestions & comments. Joe :0

[inbetweentheday]

I like all you videos... some good stuff!

[VideoJoeKnows]

@inbetweentheday Thanks for appreciating "joe's" talent of explaining how he completes his tasks. A pro would do this patch different but most people are not pros at this....or they wouldn't be watching these videos. "Joe" wants to show that if he can do it, then you can do it......so thanks for your vote of approval. :0

[TheJeffw123]

this is a discrease to youtube...

[VideoJoeKnows]

@TheJeffw123 Sorry you didn't like "joe's video". If you were a beginner who wants to do your own sheetrock repair, this is how you can do it if you're not a professional. You don't have to be a pro to do it yourself....that's what "joe's" showing here. "Joe" wants everyone to be able to do their own repairs & understand how they can do it themselves. If you're a pro, you probably would do the repair differently but most people won't be pros & that's OK...just follow the steps. Joe :0