Q 1. When applying joint compound, I end up with small holes. What is wrong with my technique or the joint compound? 2. In a recent column, you stated that in northern areas, black or light-colored ...

Start by breaking or cutting out broken or crushed areas of the drywall, then peel away any paper shreds left around the edges. Mix up a small batch of setting-type compound; if you mix too much, it ...

If you’ve ever watched a pro finish drywall, you probably thought to yourself, “I can do that.” And probably the first time you tried it — and the tape didn’t stick, and the joint compound had lumps ...

Q:My husband and I just bought a house that has a "skip-trough" finish on the interior walls. We would like to make the walls smooth and then repaint them. One friend advised us to apply joint ...

Q. 1. When applying joint compound, I end up with small holes. What is wrong with my technique or the joint compound? 2. In your Nov. 18 column, you stated that in northern areas, black or ...

Skim coating a popcorn ceiling is much easier and less expensive than scraping, but cutting corners can lead to major problems down the line.