i'm looking to try this in my basement - problem is i don't recall the specifics, and have no experience. does anyone here have the knowledge to help me out? how much water to add to the mud, application tips, etc?
thanks!
i'm looking to try this in my basement - problem is i don't recall the specifics, and have no experience. does anyone here have the knowledge to help me out? how much water to add to the mud, application tips, etc?
thanks!
[This message has been edited by Matches (edited October 21, 2001).]
I built a small house in Baja a couple of years ago and wanted an "old plaster" effect on the cement block walls - this seems to be what you want?
As a DIY'er, I simply plastered the whole wall with mud straight from the tub/box and tried to get it smooth! The mud takes a long time to dry so you have lots of time to "play" with it to obtain whatever finish takes your fancy. If you are like me, you will never get the mud smooth so just stop and let it dry when it looks right. This should work on drywall - unless you are a natural plasterer!!
Hope this helps and good luck.
Alan
ps. Be aware that drywall compound can be "softened" again by water even after it has dried so make sure that whatever surface you apply it to is dry and also water cannot "get at" the mud from the back - ever!