Self-adhesive fiberglass tape, for example, is touted because it is waterproof. However, because it is not smooth like paper tape, it is especially tricky to hide with compound. In other words, if you don't apply a thick enough layer of drywall compound over the top of it, the tape sh...
If the wallpaper appears rough or damaged after priming, you may want skim coat it with drywall joint compound to hide the wallpaper seams, as well as all the bubbles you repaired. Cover the floors and furniture with plastic sheeting, as this can be a messy procedure. Premixed mud has ju...
Step 10:Use an eight-inch knife to apply several skim coats of joint compound over the repair, making each one slightly larger than the preceding one. Sand the final coat smooth with 220-grit sandpaper. Finish by rolling on a coat of primer, followed by two topcoats of paint. And note...
To cut the paper you can use a pair of scissors.Once the paper is hanged on the wall, you will need a utility knife to trim top and bottom.Don’t hesitate to change the blade regularly to have a clean and precise cut.Cut extra paper while still wet and use a ruler or drywall knif...
Spread a second coat of joint compound and scrape it with a 6-inch blade, feathering the edges into the wall. Let it dry overnight and spread and scrape a third coat to hide the seams and flatten the wall. Sand the final coat with 120-grit sandpaper after it dries. ...
After all of the drywall is installed, you can nail the wood pieces to the doors and windows. Finally, reinstall the molding. You also need to finish by connecting the seams. Using a scraper, fill the seams with drywall mud. Set mudding tape and repeat the process of filling the seams...
(1 box)1 1/4” drywall screws(black, since the heads are visible) Wood glue (optional) Wood stain or paint of your choice I usedMinwax water based stainin Charcoal Gray; we later adjusted the stain to match our painted doors by usingthis colorwashing technique ...
A stud wall is built such that it’s an inch or two away from the concrete. In this case only fiberglass insulation is installed between studs (no plastic on concrete). A vapor barrier is installed, then drywall. This situation is really bad, water vapor from the concrete escapes into th...
If not, it's relatively easy to clean. It's more difficult to hide the seams when you fit Berber carpet. This is why Berber carpet is available in wider widths (to minimize the number of seams required to fit the carpet). Carpet Tile Carpet tile is an excellent type of carpet because...
How to Paint Drywall? Remove dust from walls and wash over them with a rag dampened with a TSP and water mix. Scrap off loose paint and fill any holes with surfacing compound. For new drywall, apply wallboard sealer. For existing drywall, use a stain-blocking primer to help hide water ...