Generally, you can repair small- to medium-sized drywall holes yourself, but if your wall has a unique texture or look, it may require a professional’s help. A pro can “achieve a drywall repair that blends seamlessly into the existing wall or ceiling, making the damage look like it nev...
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...
Texturing a ceiling is a great way to dress up a room. Some patterns, like skip-troweling, involve nothing more than running a trowel or other tool over the partially stiff compound [source:Donovan]. Follow the steps below and you'll soon have a lovely textured ceiling. Repair the ceiling...
So while I was on an complete exterior repaint in Brevard County, Fl. we were painting the ceiling when the knockdown texture on the drywall pool patio ceiling started to come off onto our roller while we were rolling the first coat of paint on to the pool patio ceiling. I can show ...
Find out how to put up drywall over old, textured drywall. Get tips on using 3/8-inch drywall and putting the sheets on vertically. Also learn how to deal with junction boxes and door jambs.
the sorta textured rest of the drywall. So, the first lesson here is this: You need to skim coat drywall if you want a smooth finish. Now that I’ve gotten up close and personal with my bathroom drywall, I’m learning that the above is definitely true in my case. Next lesson I’...
You could make a flat spot in your textured wall, that will end up needing repair. If you have to touch up the texture you can buy aerosol cans of the wall texture at your local hardware store and it’s really easy to apply! We added new drywall to our closet when we extended the...
There are many ways to patch drywall. It's seriously something almost anyone can do. The easiest way to patch drywall is with a ready made patch kit.
Bathroom Mold on Drywall How to Apply Texture Repair Textured Drywall More Drywall Tutorials New Products & Methods If you have mastered taping a regular drywall joint, you are now ready to try an inside corner. I have a method for inside corners that provides near professional results. It inv...
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