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 ...
For filling joints, a bucket of pre-mixed, all-purpose drywall compound (also known as drywall mud) is recommended. Stir the bucket to a smooth consistency and fill a mud pan with enough joint compound to make one full coat over the joint you'll be working on. The technique for finishin...
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/...
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Drywall cracking can’t be entirely prevented, but you drastically reduce the chances by installing it properly. If drywall is installed quickly and haphazardly, it is much more likely to crack due to less integrity. There are different types of drywall mud with various adhesive power. You shoul...
Drywall mud calculator– allows you to enter your square footage and know exactly how much mudding you’ll need. Drywall cost calculator– calculate the number of nails, screws, tape and other materials you will need — absolute must before you start any job!
Go over the entire wall or room and make sure that every screw is set below the surface of the drywall. You will find you are unable to finish a wall properly if the screws are sticking up and hit the drywall knife. Be careful that you don’t set the screw too deep, or you will...
Let them dry and then hit them again. You will be much happier with the results if you take the time to properly prepare the walls. It's not rocket science but learning how to spackle drywall can be rewarding. It is pretty aggravating when you finish painting the wall and you see dents...
After applying the kit, just slap on some “mud” and your done! Well, and then repaint your wall. Seriously, I go with this option as often as I can. The patches cost around $3 to $8 depending on the size. If you have to buy drywall and tape anyway, it’s probably cheaper to...
In this guide, I will show you how to fix a large hole in a wall with drywall. If you follow my guide properly, you will not need to hire a professional to fix any type of hole in a wall. This repair requires some practice using a drill, a hand saw, and a box cutter. You wi...