Is it ok to use drydex joint compound for nail pop fixes?
I am a DIY guy that has a handful of nail pops to resolve in my home. I’m intimidated by the drywall mud that requires mixing, and I’m not trying to be a drywallologist over here I’m just trying to fix my house up in few places. I’ve gravitated to using the drydex joint compound that goes on pink and dries white for various patching jobs that require fibatape throughout my house. I’ve gotten a good feel on how to use it and sand it down to a finish I’m happy with.
All YouTube videos show how to resolve nail pops and they pull out the compound that you have to mix. Is it ok for me to substitute the drydex pink to white joint compound for these nail pop jobs?
I get that a drywall repair expert would laugh at me but I’m just trying to make it work with my skill set. So is this method ok?
Question from user Zach Smith at stackexchange.
Answer:
DryDEx is made for smaller jobs, like what you are doing.
The pink, color changing formula is good for "freshman DIYers" as it lets you know when it is dry. It also is formulated to eliminate pinpoint holes. That's an issue many DIYers are confused with.
You are using the right product. Spackle on.
Answer from user RMDman at stackexchange.
I am a DIY guy that has a handful of nail pops to resolve in my home. I’m intimidated by the drywall mud that requires mixing, and I’m not trying to be a drywallologist over here I’m just trying to fix my house up in few places. I’ve gravitated to using the drydex joint compound that goes on pink and dries white for various patching jobs that require fibatape throughout my house. I’ve gotten a good feel on how to use it and sand it down to a finish I’m happy with.
All YouTube videos show how to resolve nail pops and they pull out the compound that you have to mix. Is it ok for me to substitute the drydex pink to white joint compound for these nail pop jobs?
I get that a drywall repair expert would laugh at me but I’m just trying to make it work with my skill set. So is this method ok?
Question from user Zach Smith at stackexchange.
Answer:
DryDEx is made for smaller jobs, like what you are doing.
The pink, color changing formula is good for "freshman DIYers" as it lets you know when it is dry. It also is formulated to eliminate pinpoint holes. That's an issue many DIYers are confused with.
You are using the right product. Spackle on.
Answer from user RMDman at stackexchange.