I do need to tale some pictures
dlcwent. Currently, three walls have three coats of mud and the remaining wall and ceiling two. Was actually going to finish the third coat today. The tips that dlcwent is referring to came from the following video. There are actually six and this is the first.
So far it looks pretty good, will see how the fourth very thin coat does. I haven't sanded anything so far we'll have to see when I'm done.
Didn't want to do the mudding when it was cold and needed to run heat so I waited till the weather warmed up. Then I spent the nice days working on outdoor projects, procrastinated a lot and ended up working on the mudding a couple hours at a time but not every day.
A few things that I have learned:
If you think all the screw heads are in all the way, check again. I was using a setting tool and some still stuck out a bit, mostly the ones that didn't go in square.
Mud gets on everything. Its easier to pick a glob off the floor after its dried than when its wet. I have some old t-shirts and pants that I wear when painting, found its also a good idea to use them for mudding. Also keep a bucket of water handy to clean your hands and tools periodically.
In warmer weather the mud starts setting up rather quickly.
I did the inside corners per the video and when I did the ceiling to wall joint I used 4 -5 foot lengths, which were easier to manage.
If you are an amateur like me and think you can do it in a few days or a week, think again. If you need it done in a hurry, call a professional.
