Mud Pan

A drywall mud pan is a rectangular container, typically metal or plastic, used by drywall finishers to hold, mix, and carry joint compound (mud) for taping and finishing walls and ceilings, allowing for easier application with a taping knife and efficient cleaning of the knife against its edges. Pans feature straight, often reinforced, edges for scraping knives and come in various sizes, with stainless steel models preferred by professionals for durability and rust resistance.