Joint Compound Bathroom Wall Patch

Use a drywall knife to cover the patch with spackling compound or lightweight joint compound in a crisscross pattern feathering the edges so it blends with the wall.

Joint compound bathroom wall patch.

Joint compound is the better choice for taping and finishing drywall seams whereas spackle is the better choice for filling in small to large sized holes in your walls. One of the best drywall mud is the u s gypsum 380270 quart ready to use joint compound. Lightweight all purpose drywall compound and easy sand 45 minute. It s fine to fill screw holes and other small wall dings with patching compound but for dime size and larger drywall repairs and for holes that are deep it s best to use a joint compound that sets up by a chemical reaction these are available in powder form with setting times ranging from five to 90 minutes.

The u s gypsum is a trusted brand and it lives up to its promise. It provides a long term solution for small and big holes unlike other drywall mud. This joint compound has a good consistency that spreads evenly creating a more textured look. To feather the edge increase pressure and angle on the drywall knife as you reach the outer edges of the patch area to minimize or thin the compound on the drywall.

Now that doesn t mean you can t fill holes with a quality joint compound but joint compound typically dries much slower than spackle.