How to Mix Joint Compound for an Orange Peel Texture
- 1). Fill half of a 5-gallon bucket with joint compound.
- 2). Attach the mixing paddle to the electric drill and plunge the paddle into the compound.
- 3). Pour 4 cups of water into the bucket and turn the drill on to start mixing. Use a slow speed to mix.
- 4). Work the paddle up and down and around the bucket. Ensure that all of the compound is thoroughly mixed.
- 5). Lift the paddle out of the bucket and look at the consistency of the mixture. It should be soupy and runny. If the compound is too thick, add 1 cup of water at a time and re-mix. If it is too watery, add some more joint compound and re-mix.
- 6). Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes, then re-mix again. When all of the lumps are out and the mixture is of a smooth consistency, it is ready to pour into a spray hopper.