“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 ...

There are few home improvement tasks greeted with more dread than finishing drywall. If you're like most people, you hope that you've already done your last finishing job. Unfortunately, if you enjoy ...

One of the nicest things about finishing drywall is anybody can do it. With a little practice, and a little patience, even a drywall rookie can end up with seamlessly smooth walls that just beg for a ...

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When you discovered that a standard sheet of five-eighths-inch dry wall weighs 73.6 pounds, you wisely decided not to try to muscle the 32-square-foot sheets to the ceiling of your new room addition.

Installing drywall, by its nature, leaves seams at the joins between panels, as well as screw holes. These must be hidden before painting for an even appearance. To finish drywall, start by driving ...