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How to Choose and Mix Ready Mix Joint Compound
Patrick McCombe explains how to choose ready mix mud and how to mix it so it goes on easily and spreads smooth.
Drywall Patch Tip
As a drywall contractor, I often encounter situations where I have to patch walls of different thicknesses, from 1/4-in. to 7/8-in. for old plaster walls. Instead of carrying all those…
Aligning Drywall Corner Bead
A notched squaring device helps everything line up.
Flawless Drywall Finish
A final skim coat of compound creates a surface as smooth as plaster but at a lower cost.
Easy soffits
If you don’t need soffits sturdy enough to carry a structural load, such as cabinets, this technique might be for you. It’s especially suited to remodelers who do both framing…
Small-Scale Drywall Texturing
For quick texture touch-ups, grab a plastic bottle, some joint compound, and an air gun.
There’s a Better Way: Large Drywall Patch
When making a large drywall patch, all you need is a scrap of plywood and some drywall screws.
Nifty Drywall Patch
Use a hole saw to easily make an access hole for wiring, and then add some self-adhesive mesh tape and compound to patch it back up.
Roll Compound on Your Drywall Seams for Faster, Easier Taping
Add a little water, grab a paint roller, and speed up this tedious job.
Ridges in drywall seam
Q: About a month after I finished some drywall repairs to a wall and ceiling, several ridges appeared along the seams. They’re about 1/4 in. wide and 1/4 in. high, and…

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