Here's a helpful tip for getting really smooth drywall seam. After you've laid the tape in a four-inch bed of joint compound, apply another thin coat of compound with a six-inch knife. Let it dry ...

Dear James: I have divided a large room to create an office, so I now have to tape the drywall joints. What are some taping tips so the joint locations won’t stand out? Dear Scarlett: Hanging the ...

This video is the first of two that explains how to mud and tape a room once the sheetrock is hung. **Tools needed:** - All-purpose joint compound - Topping joint compound - 3" putty/drywall knife - 8 ...

Question: I am ready to put up drywall in an at-home office for my business. I have put up drywall before to divide one large bedroom into two, but the joints look bad. This room must look better ...

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 ...

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Q. I am converting my garage into a playroom. I watched videos on how to hang drywall, but I want to avoid mistakes. What common problems arise when hanging drywall for the first time?— Brad S. A.

This video is the second of two that explains how to mud and tape a room after hanging sheetrock. Tools needed: • All-purpose joint compound • Topping joint compound • 3" putty/drywall knife • 8 - 12" ...