Drywall Mud Bucket Home Depot. The main advantage to using premixed drywall compound is that it is ready to use right out of the box or bucket. Typically available premixed in 1 and 5 gallon buckets or boxes.
Each has a purpose when its time for drywall repairs. For us the difference is $8.15 per box vs $12.00 per bucket at home depot. This is the most common type, also known as drywall mud.
Dip the sponge into the water, and then wring it out.
This is the most common type, also known as drywall mud. It is preferred by professionals for embedding reinforcing tape, finishing gypsum panel joints, nail heads and metal corner beads. The holes and knurled surface allows for excellent joint compound adhesion. So we get the bucket for $1.30.