Struggling with mud consistency in this swampy basement job

I'm taping a basement that feels like a sauna. Every time I mix a batch of mud, it starts to crust over before I can even finish a seam. Is there a trick to slowing down the dry time when the air is this thick?

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jenniferh472d ago

Nina365 has the right idea with cold water slowing things down. I also add a splash of white vinegar or a bit of Elmer's glue to the mix for more open time. Try both tricks together on your next batch.

nina3652d ago

My buddy Steve swears by using fridge-cold water for his mix in muggy places. He had the same crusting problem in a garage last summer and that helped him a lot. Slows the whole reaction down.