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I have Westpac Joint compound fast set 40 lite. enter image description here

Can I use this to create texture on a wall?

What is the basic difference in the texture specific compound (like Homax below) and fast set compound (picture above)?

Homax Texture Compound

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I have used hot mud in a texture gun. Make sure to run it wet or it may plug the gun and cause problems. If you notice it setting up before the hopper is empty dump it and wash the gun or your gun may be toast. hot mud sets harder than regular mud. Both mixes will work fine and when you have your orifices set you can get the thickness you desire. Just a note never use warm or hot water only cold. warm / hot water will cause the mud to set much faster that's how I know about the gun being toast. I could not clean it out.
Added after not using a sprayer comment: It will be difficult to get a good orange peal with a roller. If using a roller I would strongly advise not to use hot mud because the working time is short it will need to be made up in small batches and it is really tough to sand.

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    +1 about a trace of hot mud ruining a gun. Also, if you need to sand after, hot mud will be terrible. Just use the right stuff.
    – User95050
    Sep 15, 2016 at 19:46
  • I will not be using a sprayer
    – Chetan Bhargava
    Sep 15, 2016 at 20:55
  • I don't know how anyone could get OP texture without a hopper. Consider a rental. Definitely avoid hot mud, as it's way less forgiving.
    – Aloysius Defenestrate
    Sep 17, 2016 at 3:44

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