Mixing up drywall mud is a part of the drywall process. After you hang the drywall, you have to seal off the gaps with drywall tape and mud. You also need the mud to cover and smooth the indentations left by the numerous screws. All of this prepares the wall for the application of ...
Put plenty of mud up on every surface that tape will touch. It’s better to have a little too much than to have too little. Step 3 - Wet the Tape This little tip will help your tape adhere to the surface. Using your bucket of water, run the drywall tape quickly through the water...
Tip 3 helps you cut drywall to the right size. For example, the length of drywall I needed was 45 5/8 inches. But at the length of 45 5/8″ the width was 52 5/8″ which was wider than the initial 52 3/4″ measurement. Had I assumed the width was 52 3/4″ (minus the 1/...
Sanding is the worst part of drywall repairs. It’s messy, hard, and often can be dangerous without a dust respirator. But, over the years, this method of sanding that has proven to be great for small to medium drywall jobs –wet sand drywall. Be sure to take a very close look at ...
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Drywall mud and tape Utility knife Screwdriver 2 wire nuts Tip You can reuse the old switch. Warning It is very important to turn the electricity off at the breaker before you start. Thinkstock Images/Comstock/Getty Images Moving a light switch that is poorly located is not that difficult. ...
Step by step instructions about how to fix a drywall hole in drywall. We show you how to fix small and large holes in drywall.
Hanging drywall may sound complicated, but that doesn't have to be the case. Follow these step-by-step instructions and your installation will go smoothly.
Press the inside of the corner in as far as possible to avoid any pockets. Wet your 4 or 4.5 inch taping knife down with water. Then, hold the tape at the top and draw your 4 or 4.5 inch knife down each side of the corner, applying pressure to squeeze out mud from under the ...
Is the core of the drywall damaged? Yes to either one. Go to the article on 'Drywall Patching', for instructions on using mud and tape to patch drywall. Are the holes small, perhaps from picture hangers or nails? If you have dents are they less than a quarter of an inch deep? Then...