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PSA: I mixed a batch of compound with a cordless drill for a small patch and it came out way too airy.
It was just a quick repair in a bathroom, but the finish was full of tiny bubbles after sanding. I learned my old hand mixer gives a much tighter consistency for taping. Anyone have a good method for small batches with power tools?
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diana_carr662mo ago
Saw a tip about using a lower speed on the drill to avoid whipping air into it, maybe try that next time?
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karenb972mo agoMost Upvoted
My old contractor buddy swears by high speed for mixing thin-set, says it gets fewer lumps. I tried slowing down once and ended up with a clumpy mess that took forever to smooth out. The air thing seems overblown unless you're really cranking it in a huge bucket. What kind of mix are you working with?
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jakeb811mo ago
Haha, I feel like your buddy's secret to fewer lumps is just getting the mix wet enough and not being afraid to beat it into submission. Honestly, I've done both speeds and ended up with the same result - a sticky mess that makes me question my life choices. Maybe the air bubble panic is just something people say to sound smart, like "you're not using the correct pH for your grass." As long as it doesn't look like a milkshake full of gravel, I say crank it up and let 'er rip.
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