“Mudding,” the process of applying multiple thin coats of drywall compound to the joints and screw indentations in newly hung drywall, sounds messy, and it is. When done correctly, the result is a ...
I once saw union carpenters cutting perfect pieces of drywall with only a tape measure and a utility knife. How do I do that?—Jarett R., Oakland, California First thing you should do is watch the ...
Q. Is taping drywall that hard to do? I watched it done on a television show, and it seems like it's not too tough. What taping drywall tools should I be looking for? What are some secrets of ...
I hope most of us know that the solid walls in our homes are not solid at all but rather many individual boards blended together by applying paper tape and a material called joint compound. This ...
When inventor Jeff Yakobics isn’t flipping burgers at the greasy-spoon restaurant he owns in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, he is at home slinging drywall mud to test new wallboard prototypes. The ...
Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? I have a confession to make: I hate doing drywall (and, I'm not that great working ...
Learn how to repair drywall corner tape like a pro! Step-by-step inside corner fix using the Wagner Power Tex for a smooth finish. #DrywallRepair #HomeImprovement #DIYFix President Trump addresses the ...
Q: Although my house was built only 5 years ago, some of the tape has pulled away from the wall. It looks like it is just peeling at the seams. I had a contractor come in with a price and he wanted ...