But it's gotta be done . At least the only part that requires stilts is the ceiling . And as dry as it is here (wood stove heat) regular mud actually dries as fast as 90 minute quick set . Means I can get a lot more done in a day since I don't have to wait a day for it to dry .
Draggin' mud sucks (2025 Update)
Jan 22, 2019
Last reply: 8 months ago
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The drywall finisher I once talked with had retired and was doing side jobs. They suffer from injuries like most every other trade. He had severe carpal tunnel.
Carpet installers have back and knee problems from crawling around and kicking carpet on tack-strip.
Taint no way I'd be on stilts :-)
I would hire out the whole tape and mud job. (and I always have) Finishing drywall is miserable. The stilts would not enter into it.
I installed carpet when I was younger , moved to vinyl/tile/hardwood . End result was he same , lower back and knee problems . Went to cabinet work , at least my knees didn't hurt .
I actually kinda enjoyed it . When I was younger . Part of the suckiness is that we're living in the space as we build/finish . Shoulda stuck about half our s*it in a storage bay until I had spaces really finished . But Mama wanted it here , I dunno why because she ain't happy about the clutter either . Just playin' the cards I was dealt , and it ain't all bad . I'm doing it at MY pace , making modifications as I see where I screwed up ...
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