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 ...

Why Your Compound Choice Makes or Breaks Your Drywall Project Drywall joint compound serves as the foundation for every smooth, paintable surface in modern construction. This gypsum-based material ...

Selecting the wrong drywall finishing compound can turn a straightforward project into a frustrating nightmare of cracking, shrinkage, and endless sanding. Professional contractors understand that the ...

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 ...

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 ...

I have a confession to make: I hate doing drywall (and, I'm not that great working with joint compound). Luckily, my old house is mostly lathe and plaster, which presents a whole other set of ...

Q. Is taping drywall that hard to do? I watched it done on a television show, and it seems like it's not too tough. What taping drywall tools should I be looking for? What are some secrets of ...

Learn key differences between these patches before your next drywall project Reviewed by Deane Biermeier Joint compound and spackle are essential materials used when working with drywall. Both ...

Drywall finishing compounds may seem like a small detail in the overall construction process, but they play a major role in the appearance and durability of finished walls. A poorly chosen compound ...