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How do you fix a dent in drywall?
If it's small spread mesh tape over it, then mud it. If bigger than doorknob size, put a patch of drywall into it then mesh tape and mud.
What minerals are in drywall mud?
Sheetrock is primarily gypsum, combined with sand and water.
What is the meaning of drywall mud?
Drywall mud is the thick, goopy white stuff you use to fill the seams between boards.
Can you drywall over wallpaper?
Usually, there is drywall under the wallpaper. It is not difficult to remove the wallpaper (by steaming, or another method) to get to the basic drywall. Then, you can texture it and then paint it.
Do you have to mud and tape drywall to put on a tub surround?
No, it is better caulked with a water resistant caulk. ( Also it should be at least water resistant drywall or concrete/fibre board.)
What is a drywall float?
when you hang drywall, you have to tape off the seams with paper tape and "mud", then "float" the mud smooth. the drywall float is a flat metal tool on a handle that you drag across the mud to smooth it out, like when you smooth out the icing on a cake
Can you put drywall mud over wallpaper glue that is left on the wall after the wallpaper has been removed?
It shouldn't be a problem. The glue is water based and the mud should adhere to it.
How much does drywall mud weigh?
Nothing
What types of primer over 1. plaster 2. drywall 3. drywall with mud skim coat 4. plaster with mud skim coat?
I use basic drywall primer over all of those.
What does sand with a damp sponge mean when you are putting up drywall?
lightly wipe the drywall mud after it drys
When building a wall do you put Spackle on before the tape or after?
You don't put 'spackle' on at all. After taping the drywall seams you 'mud' them with drywall compound. -It is a totally different substance from 'spackle', which should be used only to fill small holes and irregularities in wall.
What side do you put yellow drywall moisture and mold free drywall?
The white side needs to be out. If you look closely at the edge you will see a slight recess in the board. This is so you can mud and tape the joint and not have a bump at the joint.
