“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 ...

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 ...

It’s fine to fill screw holes and other small wall dings with patching compound, but for larger drywall repairs, it’s best to use a joint compound that sets up by a chemical reaction. These are ...