Hi,

The cans in the store do have enough info to tell me the difference. Price
is at least 3:1. When to one vs the other? Want to patch some holes in the
wall, from nail size to a 2inch dia.

RichK

"RichK" wrote in message
. ..
Hi,

The cans in the store do have enough info to tell me the difference.
Price
is at least 3:1. When to one vs the other? Want to patch some holes in
the
wall, from nail size to a 2inch dia.

I use vinyl for small stuff like nail holes, traditional premixed for larger
holes. The vinyl shrinks and cracks, and takes multiple coats. 2" will
likely take multiple coats.

aems ends...

aemeijers wrote:
"RichK" wrote in message
. ..
Hi,

The cans in the store do have enough info to tell me the difference.
Price
is at least 3:1. When to one vs the other? Want to patch some holes in
the
wall, from nail size to a 2inch dia.

I use vinyl for small stuff like nail holes, traditional premixed for larger
holes. The vinyl shrinks and cracks, and takes multiple coats. 2" will
likely take multiple coats.

So does "regular" (shrink, that is). The only real advantage for some
of the vinyls is they may stick a little better in a depression as
opposed to a hole ime. May also be just a little easier to get into the
tiniest of holes, but that's a nit imo. "Painters' putty" is useful for
it's quick drying time if that's an issue as it is for a professional
painter but rarely is for a homeowner.

Overall, little reason to not just use a regular premixed for anything
of the size it sounds like you've got...

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"dpb" wrote in message

So does "regular" (shrink, that is). The only real advantage for some
of the vinyls is they may stick a little better in a depression as
opposed to a hole ime.

In the quantities that I would use it, the overall cost is not a major
factor. But in can to can, comparison the vinyl is much more expensive, as
in 3:1. There was not nothing on the can to tell me, when one has an
advantage. So much for "perfect knowledge" in a freemarket economy :-)

Regards,

RichK

"RichK" wrote in message
. ..
Hi,

The cans in the store do have enough info to tell me the difference.
Price
is at least 3:1. When to one vs the other? Want to patch some holes in
the
wall, from nail size to a 2inch dia.

RichK



Spackling is fine for small nail holes. Would not work at all for a 2"
hole. A gallon of ready mix joint compound will do it all.

BUT, that 2" hole is going to take some time to dry. If possible add a
backer board to mud over.

Colbyt

I use Simple Green. 1/4 simple green and 3/4 water and a scrub brush. I have
a cat that gives me the "Look".
Works fine.

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BetsyB



"RichK" wrote in message
. ..
Hi,

The cans in the store do have enough info to tell me the difference.
Price
is at least 3:1. When to one vs the other? Want to patch some holes in
the
wall, from nail size to a 2inch dia.

RichK

"RichK" wrote in message
. ..
Hi,

The cans in the store do have enough info to tell me the difference.
Price
is at least 3:1. When to one vs the other? Want to patch some holes in
the
wall, from nail size to a 2inch dia.

RichK

vinyl is fine for small "touch-ups" while painting. However what you need
is a gallon can of joint compound and a small piece of 1/2 inch drywall .
Both available at Home Depot. Cut the 2 inch hole out square. Cut a piece of
drywall about 2 inchs bigger than hole on all 4 sides.Turn drywall over and
score the drywall to fit hole. CAREFULLY remove drywall on edges LEAVING the
face paper and drywall in CENTER...What you should end up with is a piece of
sheetrock with 2 inches of face paper all the way around it. Mud around
hole, place patch and wipe edges tight.let dry overnight and then skim joint
compound over it a couple of times and then sand or wet spounge. The patch
is commonly called a "Butterfly Patch"or a " California Patch".

"benick" wrote in message

vinyl is fine for small "touch-ups" while painting.

That seems to be a consensus here. But the same can be done with joint
compound - so why would one ever use vinyl? Does it have any advantage,
such as fast drying etc. It puzzles me that there's a product costing more
than "mud" which has no benfites at all :-)

However what you need
is a gallon can of joint compound and a small piece of 1/2 inch drywall .
Both available at Home Depot. Cut the 2 inch hole out square. Cut a piece
of
drywall about 2 inchs bigger than hole on all 4 sides.

[snip]

Thanks for this great description. I finally visualized it. Heard it
somewhere before, but it was not clear to me how exactly it was done.
Thanks!

Regards,

RichK

On Jun 21, 8:13 am, "RichK" wrote:
"benick" wrote in message
vinyl is fine for small "touch-ups" while painting.

That seems to be a consensus here. But the same can be done with joint
compound - so why would one ever use vinyl? Does it have any advantage,
such as fast drying etc. It puzzles me that there's a product costing more
than "mud" which has no benfites at all :-)



However what you need
is a gallon can of joint compound and a small piece of 1/2 inch drywall .
Both available at Home Depot. Cut the 2 inch hole out square. Cut a piece
of
drywall about 2 inchs bigger than hole on all 4 sides.

[snip]

Thanks for this great description. I finally visualized it. Heard it
somewhere before, but it was not clear to me how exactly it was done.
Thanks!

Regards,

RichK

I thought the vinyl was supposed to be a lttle more flexible, so it
was better for fixing cracks and similar. It also may dry a little
faster. However, in practice I couldn't say I've ever noticed a
difference, except of course the price.

On Tue, 19 Jun 2007 17:52:16 -0400, "RichK" wrote:

Hi,

The cans in the store do have enough info to tell me the difference. Price
is at least 3:1. When to one vs the other? Want to patch some holes in the
wall, from nail size to a 2inch dia.

RichK



Joint compound seems to shrink a bit on me. I don't mind since I do
more than one application, and it means less sanding for me.

tom @ www.FreelancingProjects.com