then dip it in a watered down solution of drywall joint compound, then stick it and smooth it out with my fingers (it’s very messy, but to me I get the best adhesion this way). I had two little baby buckets of joint compound, but ran out after doing the ceiling...
Apply another thin layer of joint compound over the tape and previous skim coat. Sand the patch smooth. Prime and paint. Don’t Sweat the Drywall Problems I hope you read this article and realize your house is not special. I hope you realize that drywall will “Snap, Crackle and Pop” ...
All this is speculative. I don’t cut drywall day in and out, but I’m betting some of you do. Do you use drywall utility knife blades? Have you seen any differences? Have they been worth it for you? Do you have a favorite brand? Buy Dewalt Drywall Blades at Home Depot Buy Milwau...
To account for mistakes, always buy spare drywallcorner bead($5,The Home Depot). That will give you some backup material if a strip gets bent or a miter is miscut. Mudding beads is also relatively easy because you have the corner to guide one edge of your knife as you spread the com...