Patching and Plastering - How many coats?

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Bob Hut
03-01-06, 12:17 AM
I have learned on this forum that 3 coats of mud is sufficent when floating sheetrock. My question is, does the tapeing process count as one coat, or is it 3 coats AFTER the tape has been applied and is dry? Also, is 3 coats just a rule of thumb, or can more be applied if needed?

Thanking you in advance for any help,

marksr
03-01-06, 06:57 AM
Hey Bob

3 coats of mud isn't a set rule but just what is normally needed - tape & bed followed by 2 coats. If the mud is applied in thinner coats it is apt to take an extra coat. You could apply it thicker but then you would need to do more sanding :( :wall: The number of coats of mud isn't that important - the finished product is.
coops28
03-01-06, 07:04 AM
I just did a job where the ceiling was so bad it took 6 coats to straighten it out:wall:

peter35toronto
03-08-06, 01:11 AM
sometimes it xan be done in two coats but like mark said tape in mud plus two more coats and joints should come out invisible.six coats is excessive but hey
coops28
03-08-06, 07:11 AM
It takes what it takes. Sometimes more and sometimes less. Believe me 6 coats on this ceiling was not excessive!!