Mike Paulsen wrote:

Also remember that the mesh tape isn't compatible with drying type
compound. (and many will tell you that mesh tape is crap, even with
setting type compound)


I didn't know this. How are the different compounds labeled? (Or is it
obvious, one says setting and one says drying?)


I know for small jobs before painting (and on wood paneling under
wallpaper) I've used the stuff that is light as a feather and damn, it
works great!