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oldcreaker t1_izt3b1r wrote

Reply to comment by MediumRarePorkChop in Used drywall compound instead of tile adhesive. How screwed am I ? by xdr567

I would think the backing needs to be thoroughly cleaned as well? I would think adhesive is not going to work well if it's sticking to drywall compound instead of the wall.

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MediumRarePorkChop t1_izt6iu1 wrote

I'd think it's fine, scrape it kinda tight and it's just drywall again, right? Better to leave a little rather than cut through the green or purple water resistance

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Pinewold t1_izwj0kz wrote

Just soak in water and clean with a sponge. All clean in no time.

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Nexustar t1_izwlux5 wrote

That deals with cleaning the tiles, but you've got the same issue on the drywall. For the latter, I'd sponge it, then let it dry, carefully sand anything that remains, dry-sponge the dust off, and then re-tile once dry again.

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Pinewold t1_izxgwc8 wrote

That works, using a wet sponge and wet sandpaper will produce less dust than dry sanding but you need to be careful around any compound on joints. Renting a pro drywall sander would also make quick work, but you need HEPA filters on your mask since the dust is not good for your lungs.

Of all the mistakes to make drywall compound has to be one of the easiest to remove!

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