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Tim - If you take about an inch off the top of the bucket, the rest
may be useful enough for the current job, but you may have issues
with it bonding and setting properly. To me it isn't worth it.<br>
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I like the setting type compound for most jobs patching jobs since
it doesn't shrink. I normally buy the 90 minute kind so I have
enough working time. You have to be a pro to need the faster
stuff. This stuff is much harder, so you will want to scrape it
down when wet so you don't have to sand much. If it starts setting
while using it, either jam it is some deep holes or big cracks or
toss it.<br>
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It is common to use the finishing compound like your bucket for the
finish/top coat as you can get it smoother. You can also use the
finishing compound to slightly texture the surface to match the
surrounding area. Dilute some finishing compound with water then
blot it on the patched area with a sponge. After it is dry, you can
lightly sand if needed, but if you get it right, you can go straight
to primer.<br>
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Brian<br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 11/10/2017 1:48 PM, Tim . wrote:<br>
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<p>Does this stuff go bad?</p>
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<p>Several years ago I bought a bucket of this stuff in
anticipation of redoing the drywall in our basement. The
bucket didn't get finished. Today I opened it to do small
patch in a bathroom. The stuff stinks of rotten garbage so bad
I almost horked up my lunch. </p>
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<p>I've not run into this before....WTF?</p>
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<p>Thanks</p>
<p>tim<br>
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