“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 ...

Spackling paste or joint compound (drywall mud) Fine-grit Sandpaper or fine-grit sanding sponge Putty knife (aka joint knife, drywall knife) 6-inch drywall knife or 12-inch drywall taping knife (for ...

There are few home improvement tasks less pleasant than sanding drywall. Wet sanding can make it just a little better. If you own a home of some sort, you are familiar with how expensive any sort of ...

When you know a thing or two about hanging and finishing drywall, it’s easy to expect perfection from those who actually work in that area of interior design. I know enough to be a critical observer, ...

Learn how to texture your drywall after it has been mudded and taped in this video, which demonstrates a Santa Fe texture.

If you dread the sanding phase of a drywall installation project, consider making that necessary step quicker and easier by investing in a good drywall sander. These handy tools work like an orbital ...