The main material needed for skim coating is joint compound. This is a thick but spreadable substance that dries and hardens over time, maintaining the drywall or plaster’s integrity and continuity. It generally comes in a powder that has to be mixed with water, or in ready-made mixtures. ...
A skim coat on walls or drywall is a thin layer of joint compound (drywall mud) that fills in the small imperfections and leaves a smooth, clean finish.[1] Skim coating is so easy to do on your own and we’ve got everything you’ll need to know for your project. Keep reading, ...