As reported by Jordan

9:00 am - Review of “Repairing cracks in drywall and plaster” document.
 
9:30 am - Review of various compound products.

 
CGC, Sheetrock 20
- good for unstable areas, dries fast
- requires mixing
- requires primer
- requires more sanding than drywall compound
- dust mask required
- not used for exteriors
- high flashing
 
Caulk
- flexible but can’t be sanded
- useful as a backing in cracks for other compounds
 
DAP” DryDex
- drying indicator
- very sandable
- interior, exterior
- dust mask required
- larger patches need multiple applications
- recommended for small patch jobs 
 
Lightweight type compound
- dries chemically
- flexible
- interior, exterior
- good for large patches
- can paint while it dries
- difficult to sand
 
10:30 am - Review of tools and tool maintenance

 
- keeping tools clean
- all painters should have at least a 2″ and 3″ patching knife at all times
- always use the appropriate knife in relation to the size of the patch
- the more flexible the knife, the easier it is to use for patching
- the more rigid the knife , the easier it is to use for scraping
 
11:00 am - Practice using the various compounds