2007-02-20 03:13:07 · 4 answers · asked by hendu2875 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
If you are mudding "cement board" in an area that is usually always moist. i.e. a tub surround or other bath area. You use thinset mortar. It bonds better with the cement board and will be waterproof for life. If you are using "greenboard" which is drywall with chemically treated paper to prevent molding, you just use regular joint compound.
2007-02-20 03:19:07 · answer #1 · answered by fenderjonesy 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can. Better might be poly blend, but the mesh is fine. I'm very old school, and use both; and you'll get answers stating preferences, and certainly with respect; it's your choice. There are hundreds; perhaps thousands of links describing the process. In fact I just today read an article in Popular Mechanics, 3 pages long on HOW TO, Nov. 07 issue, probably accessible online. The notion for the advent of the mesh tape was two fold, at least. First of all it's modestly self adhesive, allowing that one need not strictly Knife on Mud then apply paper tape, then mud over in each successive dry stage. Second...It's mesh; allowing that Mud will fill the voids. The greater issue is that we all have opinions, and what works is what's best. Steven Wolf ADD ON: Without more detail here, I'm looking for the article or a link to it, and will send it if you wish.
2016-05-23 22:40:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Regular joint compound will work fine. Coat with a good primer/sealer after you tape and mud. Paint with a mildew resistant paint to make it last longer.
2007-02-20 03:24:02 · answer #3 · answered by bugs280 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have had no problems using general purpose or topping compound.
2007-02-20 03:17:20 · answer #4 · answered by underwoodpaint 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋