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Default Cure time before painting drywall

On Oct 7, 10:07*am, (Dennis) wrote:
I did something unusual for me. . . . *Actually read the paint can
before priming my newly installed drywall. * *It says I should wait 30
days for the wall to cure. * I've never done that and never had a
problem. * I've always just waited for the shade of moisture to
disappear from the mud and then painted. * Never have had a problem
with wear or cohesion. * What am I missing?

Dennis


I've never waited that long either with good results even when I used
the heavy (green pail) mud. Run a dehumidifier in the room for 5 days
if not sure.