It’s disappointing to learn that even premixed mud typically needs to be thinned, especially before taping, if you’re new to finishing drywall.
There is no avoiding mixing whether you are using powdered or hot mud.

Luckily, getting your joint compound to the appropriate texture is simple as long as you know what consistency to aim for and have a mixing paddle for your drill.

Here is a recipe for drywall mud.
SUPPLIES FOR PREMIXED JOINT COMPOUND YOU’LL NEED

5 gallon buckets, a box of general-purpose drywall compound, and an appropriate mixing paddle Water DRYWALL MUD MIXING: A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE Even though ready drywall mud doesn’t need to be mixed as thoroughly as hot mud, it still typically needs to be thinned up before application.

If your joint compound is considerably thicker than sour cream, you will need to add some water. Your joint compound should have this consistency.
Here is what to do.

Step 1 is to pour your prepared joint compound into a bucket. Pick up your box of drywall compound and set it down on the side of your bucket to begin. Open side down, slowly lower it into the bucket until everything flows in.

Open the bucket if your premixed chemical was delivered within.
Examine the property. You will need to add a little water to dilute the mixture if it is thicker than sour cream.

Step 2: Mix in a little water. Add a cup of cold water to your mud if you found it to be too thick. Connect your mixer paddle to the drill and begin mixing, going up and down to incorporate everything.

(Side note: Only add a little clean, cold water to your mud if you believe it to be only somewhat thick.)

ADD MORE WATER IF NECESSARY AND MIX IN STEP 3. Check the consistency once more after completely combining. If it’s still too thick, mix it again after adding a cup of cool water.

You’re good to go if it has a sour cream-like consistency.

Step 4: If tapping, thin it out in your tray. You want something with a sour cream consistency for broad use. However, your mud must be a little thinner when taping.

Add some mud to the drywall tray, add a few drops of water, and blend with your putty knife to thin it out for taping.

ACCESSORIES REQUIRED TO MIX POWDERED MUD the drywall mud in powder 5 gallon container Use a mixing paddle to drill cool, clean water POWDERED DRYWALL MUD MIXING INSTRUCTIONS When using powdered drywall mud, also known as quick setting or hot mud, you must add water and blend until the ideal consistency is achieved.

It’s crucial to adhere to the instructions on your package and avoid combining more than you’ll use. Powdered muds typically set quickly, so if you mix it up too much, it can spoil before you even use it.

Again, you must adhere to the instructions on the packaging because powdered drywall muds can have various ones.

Step 1: Fill your bucket with water and compound Read the package’s instructions. Then, fill your bucket with the proper amounts of cold water and compound.

Avoid using well water and make sure the water is cold and pure.
Step two is to combine. Using your drill and mixing paddle, combine the compound and water until it has the ideal consistency.
You can add a bit additional water if it’s too thick. To make it thicker, add a little more powder.
SMALL BATCH COMBINATIONS OF HOT DRYWALL MUD

Mixing massive amounts of hot mud is not practical unless you have a crew or a lot of experience. Since it usually begins to set it up before you can utilize it completely.

Make smaller quantities of the mixture. A drywall pan will be required rather than a bucket.

Step 1: Fill your drywall pan with clean, cold water. Start by filling your drywall pan with clean, cold water. To determine the amount of water to powder you’ll need, consult your packaging.

Step 2 is to combine with a drywall knife. Now cut the mixture together using a six-inch drywall knife. As you work the bottom part in, flip the mud over.

A little additional water might be added if the mud isn’t mixing well. Aim to use too little rather than too much clean, cold water whenever possible.

STEP 3: MIX UP TO LUMP-FREE. Continue mixing after you’ve reached the ideal consistency until the compound is free of any dry lumps. To avoid becoming stuck, you must move quickly.

LAST THOUGHTS Mud for drywall must have the right consistency. For tape, it should resemble sour cream but be a little thinner.

By adding a little water and mixing with a paddle attachment, you can thin down pre-mixed mud. Start slowly and add water; it’s better to add too little than too much.

You must adhere to the instructions on the packaging if using hot mud.