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RemyFalco t1_jeccg1r wrote

YouTube Vancouver Carpenter. Best drywall instruction in my opinion. Like some said, shouldn’t really need much sanding between coats if any. I prefer to start w a 6inch blade for tape and then work up in width with each coat. I prefer traditional all purpose mud in the green and white bucket and add water to thin for skim. More coats and lighter as you go. Level 5. Best of luck!

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Vague_Disclosure t1_jeciuwu wrote

Can't recommend that guy enough, his tips have definitely helped me out

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RemyFalco t1_jecj6zf wrote

He’s the best.

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Xilom OP t1_jecji37 wrote

Thats actually exclusively who I've been watching! He makes it look super easy

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dominus_aranearum t1_jecnmmw wrote

Keep in mind, doing drywall well the first or even tenth time is going to end in disappointment if your expectations are even remotely high. Mudding drywall is an art. You can learn the basics watching videos, but you'll only get better through loads of practice.

I also wouldn't recommend having started your first time with hotmud for anything other than filling large gaps. It's not nearly as forgiving as pre-mix taping, all-purpose or topping mud. It's also way harder to scrape or sand.

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twokietookie t1_jedbgx9 wrote

The one advantage of hot mud for beginners is they have to stop... lol

If it's all premixed and ready to go its like kindergarten fingerpainting.

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Enginerdad t1_jecww7q wrote

I always do the first coat with AP, but I like the lightweight for sanding

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mylarky t1_jeenchs wrote

Buying the compound in a bucket versus using sand mixed hot mud.

Paying extra for the bucket on bigger jobs saved so much time and material.

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