S stlcar2nz Member Joined Apr 15, 2007 Messages 5 Reaction score 0 Jul 15, 2007 #1 Just curious...does mud really have a "shelf life"? I've got a 3+ year old 5 gallon tub, 3/4 full, stored in the basement. Is it still good? Thanks
Just curious...does mud really have a "shelf life"? I've got a 3+ year old 5 gallon tub, 3/4 full, stored in the basement. Is it still good? Thanks
Daryl in Nanoose Well-Known Member Joined Feb 3, 2006 Messages 779 Reaction score 22 Jul 15, 2007 #2 If there is a little bit of water on it it should be okay if it was kept cool but I would not use it myself for any finished coats.
If there is a little bit of water on it it should be okay if it was kept cool but I would not use it myself for any finished coats.
C CraigFL Well-Known Member Joined Mar 13, 2006 Messages 409 Reaction score 1 Jul 16, 2007 #3 I always keep a piece of saran wrap over the surface of mine, and keep the sides scaped down so they don't get hard...
I always keep a piece of saran wrap over the surface of mine, and keep the sides scaped down so they don't get hard...
Deacon Custom Home Builder Joined Jul 11, 2007 Messages 55 Reaction score 1 Jul 16, 2007 #4 Mud has a shelf life of 9 months. After that, it will spoil and mold. Hence the bad smell when opened.
Mud has a shelf life of 9 months. After that, it will spoil and mold. Hence the bad smell when opened.