How do you finish sheetrock?

Answer 1

you join tape to the wall with joint cement, then cover the joint with joint compound (mud) . once it drys, apply another coat of mud. once this drys apply a final skim coat of mud. each coast your mud should be thinner and the first coat of mud should be thick enuff not to fall of the knife or trowel. remember to also sand the ridges in between coats so as to not interfear withthe next coat that goes on after and make sure the mud ids completely dry before doing this. when covering indented surfaces ( nails or screw holes ) cover with mud and take away excess. when that is dryed, do tjhis again to rplece any shrinkage that has occured. one more coat over the screw hole should be good....then sand with 150 grit sandpaper.

Answer 2

If the sheetrock has not been taped and finished, do that first. Prime with a good wallboard primer, let dry, and give it a quick once over with 150 grit sandpaper to remove any dust specks or roller hairs. Wipe down with slightly damp towel or vacuum before applying the paint. If it is previously finished drywall, fill any nicks and dents with spackle, let dry, and sand smooth. Spot prime the repaired areas and lightly sand the sheetrock surfaces as above to remove any specks, etc.. Wipe down and apply paint.

Answer 3

Once the boards are in place you tape the joints, then mud over the tape. Most will have to be sanded at least twice. When the master taper decides it's good enough, then it's painted with wallboard primer.

Answer 4

Installing drywall on the walls and ceiling, then taping the joints and finishing it so that you have a smooth level surface.

Answer 5

You prime it with drywall primer.