I saw a couple of joint compound at home depot. What is the difference between top-layer and all purpose? Is top-layer more special for some reason. And are there other types out there.
2007-10-06 10:55:18 · 0 answers · asked by RT 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
They are all made primarily of the same material, it just depends on how much work you want to do. The main difference is the consistency of the compound. Compounds used for top coats will tend to give you a smoother coat (read : less sanding) than the base compounds. The compounds for base coats will trowel-on and level easier but leave a rougher surface that would require more finishing work. Working with all topcoat would be a lot more spreading and leveling work for the whole job, so they offer different types to make the job easier. The all-purpose just falls somewhere in the middle of both. Different manufacturers offer many different types of compound all with different "flow" and "set", it's just a matter of what part of the job you want to spend more time on if you don't buy the different types. I always use the cream-cheese comparison for most people... Regular cream cheese (top coat) is harder to spread and make level, but has the smoothest surface. Whipped cream cheese (base coat) is the same material in a different mixture, spreads to level much easier but leaves a rougher surface. (Silly, but it usually proves the point!)
Good Luck!
2007-10-06 11:17:23 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. Know-it-all 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-07-25 01:40:20 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes the substance is basically the same. Yes they are touted to offer smoother, 3 step processes; etc. I've been on the planet a long time; and in the trades nearly as long. I promise you this. Talk to any finisher of any substance and they will likely tell you' Red?Blue?Green? Who cares what the lid color is; I haven't time to worry about the what of the Mud. Just give me a bucket so I can do the job."
The substance is only part of the "Finish" The OPERATOR is in control.
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2007-10-06 11:59:58 · answer #3 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
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2016-01-30 06:12:28 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lebanese Blonde Hash is a good joint compound, but so is Nepalese Finger Hash. just dip your joint in it, put on some Robin Trower or Allman Brothers, and enjoy.
2007-10-06 14:45:52 · answer #5 · answered by Happy 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The Green lid is general purpose-1st coat.The dark blue lid is "easy sand".Use it on the second coat.The sky blue lid is topcoat.You can use it to do spot repairs after you prime.
2007-10-06 11:05:22 · answer #6 · answered by snowman 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I use the lightweight for the first coats, and the regular for the finish coat. It makes a smoother job.
2007-10-07 01:47:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋