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<blockquote data-quote="Tim McCulloch" data-source="post: 32985" data-attributes="member: 67"><p>Re: The "official" cabinet finishing thread</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Drywall mud works as long as it maintains it's integrity; a smash that makes it crumble beneath the finish will lead to premature coating bond failure at that spot and this is true pretty much regardless of the coating material (catalyzed urethane, even!). We've also found that the mud adheres to countersink holes better if the wood is moistened with a couple drops of water a few minutes before applying the mud. You don't want the wood to swell and then contract, but you don't want it wicking all the moisture out of the mud, either. I treat it like cement patching.</p><p></p><p>Leland warned us about using regular wood putties when we ordered DuraTex. We'll know how the combo of mud/DT works out in a year or so...</p><p></p><p>Have fun, good luck.</p><p></p><p>Tim Mc</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tim McCulloch, post: 32985, member: 67"] Re: The "official" cabinet finishing thread Drywall mud works as long as it maintains it's integrity; a smash that makes it crumble beneath the finish will lead to premature coating bond failure at that spot and this is true pretty much regardless of the coating material (catalyzed urethane, even!). We've also found that the mud adheres to countersink holes better if the wood is moistened with a couple drops of water a few minutes before applying the mud. You don't want the wood to swell and then contract, but you don't want it wicking all the moisture out of the mud, either. I treat it like cement patching. Leland warned us about using regular wood putties when we ordered DuraTex. We'll know how the combo of mud/DT works out in a year or so... Have fun, good luck. Tim Mc [/QUOTE]
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