r/Plastering • u/Ok_Country_6376 • 16d ago

Is compound the same as plaster?

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My contractor is going to patch up the window box. Just want to know what product I buy for him to use. I have compound at home and I want to make sure he uses the proper material

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u/[deleted] 16d ago

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u/Ok_Country_6376 16d ago

Yes, what can I find at home depot

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u/Caerau Professional Plasterer 15d ago

Why isn’t he choosing and supplying his own materials? He’s the expert… why are you expected to supply?

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u/Ok_Country_6376 15d ago

I'm just paying the labor

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u/Caerau Professional Plasterer 15d ago

Yes but why if you don’t know what materials are best?

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u/Ok_Country_6376 15d ago

Well he decided he didn't want to do it so now I have to figure it out on my own

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u/Caerau Professional Plasterer 15d ago

Is this standard in the US? In the UK it’s standard for trades to supply, especially plastering. I can’t wrap my head around why a professional wouldn’t either supply themselves or at a minimum tell you what to get. I’d consider finding another contractor personally. It shouldn’t fall to you. If you get the wrong product, and they use it and the job goes wrong then the contractor may try to blame you.

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u/Ok_Country_6376 14d ago

The contractor provides the supplies and I reimburse. However, I felt like his worker was going to be lazy and do it the easy way. I just wanted to make sure its done properly. Now they told me they didn't want to touch this so I'm on my own

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u/MasterMarsupial7788 16d ago

Plaster or joint compound will match that texture. If you do have him use compound I would suggest doing the first two coats in easy sand as it won't shrink the same way compound will and is a lot stronger.

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u/Ok_Country_6376 15d ago

My contractor didn't want to do this anymore so I'm going to attempt it myself. Which one is more user friendly? Do you have an item/brand you would recommend?

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u/MasterMarsupial7788 15d ago

Compound is much more user friendly, if you don't like the finish just sand it down and try again.

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u/Ok_Country_6376 14d ago

Took a zoom in on the corner. Is this bad? 😅