Joint compound (also known as “drywall mud,” “Sheetrock mud,” or simply “mud”) is comprised mainly of gypsum dust and can be ...

A key element to a good-looking drywall joint is many thin layers of compound. Applying multiple thin coats is a process that takes more time and creates more dust, but it is worth doing.

Note that some drywall installers find it easier to let the joint compound dry overnight at this stage, before applying the second coat with the 8-in. knife. After the butt joints are taped smooth ...

If you're skilled enough to handle a DIY drywall installation, you probably already know that joint compound/drywall mud is the way to go, but for smaller projects, ...

Small holes can simply be sanded down and filled with drywall compound. Serenethos/Getty Images To fix a small hole, like a nail or screw hole under ½ inch, McGee provides the following instructions: ...

First I laid down a bed of joint compound across the seams of my large patch. Then, I cut strips of the tape to length for each seam. Next, I used a 4-inch drywall knife to press the tape into the ...

Repairing drywall can be time-consuming and stressful work if you have little experience with the materials. DAP’s Premium Lightweight Joint Compound with DryDex eliminates some of the guesswork ...

Grab a hammer and joint compound, kids DRYWALL 101: Play hard, learn to repair damaged wall. Roxanne McRoberts Staff; Mar 23, 2007 Mar 23, 2007 Updated Sep 11, 2013; Facebook; ...