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Serious question, is anyone else seeing this new lightweight mud in Atlanta?
Last week I picked up a bucket of this stuff called EasyFloat from the supply house on Buford Highway. Used it on a ceiling patch in a Decatur remodel, and honestly, it sands like a dream but I'm not convinced it holds up. Three years ago I would have laughed at the idea, but now I'm seeing it on more jobs. Has anyone else tried it on a full room yet, not just patches?
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dixon.spencer7mo ago
Heard a guy on my crew talking about it after a job in East Point. Said he skimmed a whole bedroom with that EasyFloat stuff for a quick turnover. Looked great for the walk-through, but the homeowner called back a month later complaining about hairline cracks at every seam. They had to go back and redo it with regular compound. Makes you wonder if it's just for small fixes.
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nancy_smith6mo ago
Did he mention what they prepped the walls with before using the EasyFloat? Sometimes that lightweight stuff needs a really solid base or it just pulls away. Also, was it over fresh drywall or an old plaster repair? The backing makes a huge difference with these quick setting products.
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jamie_white7mo ago
Man, that's rough. Sounds like it just doesn't hold up over time on bigger jobs. Good to know it's probably not worth the risk.
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