Joint Compound

Repairing Damaged Walls and Ceilings
Skim-coating with joint compound covers texture, renews old drywall and plaster, and leaves smooth surfaces ready to paint.
Prevent Bubbles in Joint Compound
Use this technique to eliminate nearly all the air bubbles that come through during repairs over painted surfaces.
Effortless Mud Dispenser
The back-saving cordless mud pump from Graco can be programmed to dispense an exact amount of compound to fit the tool you're using.
Tips on Ceiling Repair
Find out your options for applying a seamless drywall patch on a textured ceiling.
Makeshift Mud Mixer for Drywall
Electrical wire in a drill forms a useful hand mixer for small batches of compound.
Repairing Drywall After Removing Wallpaper
Use this process to sand and seal any damaged drywall before priming and painting.
Flattening a Wall
Avoid removing drywall and shimming studs to remedy a recess in a wall by filling the low spot with setting compound.
How Do I Get a Straight Drywall Joint?
Myron Ferguson shares tips for preparing framing and for detailing inside corners to avoid inconsistencies in tough areas.
Secrets to Smoother Drywall
Dead-flat walls aren’t just about taping; they start with careful planning, smart staging, and solid installation strategies.
Tips and Techniques for Painting, Staining, and Finishing
This collection of videos and articles has all the information you need to paint your house right, inside and out

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