Walls and Ceilings - What type of drywall mud to use?

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Snaffoo
11-06-09, 10:47 AM
I am about to drywall the ceiling in my living room and wondering what type of mud I should use. Can I use the pre-mixed tubs of all-purpose mud they sale at HD?

mitch17
11-06-09, 11:13 AM
Yes, you can

That's what I typically use
marksr
11-06-09, 11:44 AM
The all purpose joint compound [green lid] should be used for taping - it has better adhesive properties than the light weight muds do. Light weight mud is fine for the rest of it although if you only need one bucket - get the all purpose.