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 you want to hang new drywall over an old ceiling, you first need to find the joists. Mark the joist position on the wall or framing. One more thing, this mark should indicate the center of the joist because two drywall pieces get screwed into one joist to create a drywall seam. St...
The easiest way to patch drywall is with a ready made patch kit. They come in various sizes and are made of a thin metal square covered with self adhesive fiberglass mesh tape, with “wings” of tape protruding beyond the edges of the patch that stick to your wall. With these kits, al...
Cut a piece of 5/8-inch drywall to fit the hole with a utility knife. If the hole is six inches in diameter or smaller, use a metal mesh plaster patch. For smaller holes or cracks, you probably won't even need anything more than joint compound and fiberglass mesh tape. Step 4 Apply...
The tape you use for taping cement board seams is similar tofiberglass meshdrywall tape. It's coated with an adhesive to make it stick to the seam, which makes the whole process much simpler than it would be if you had to embed it in taping compound as you do with paper drywall tape...
In our opinion, the difficulties of working with a setting compound outweigh the advantage of using the fiberglass tape. One last tip: If you buy your taping compound in 5-gal. pails, which is what we did, be sure to buy an opening tool. It costs about $3; opening these pails ...
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...
Use special mesh tapeon seams Cut drywall to fill in between the existing wall or ceiling and the cement board. Screw the drywall to the studs. Cover all of the corners, joints and seams, including the joint where drywall and cement board meet, with the fiberglass mesh tape. ...
Tape and mud the seams, whether you use cement board or greenrock. Use fiberglass tape and conventional joint compound for greenrock. When taping cement board, use thin-set mortar instead of joint compound. Laying Out the Tiles Unless you have some experience, it's best to stick with a ho...
Install new paneling by applying adhesive to the studs, then attach the paneling. Use paneling nails at the seams and into the wall studs. Re-install the batten strips with finish nails. Step 5 Repair smaller holes in mobile home drywall paneling by applying fiberglass tape. Apply two to thr...