How Do You Finish Drywall The Easy Way?
Finishing drywall is a simple process, but it is very labor intensive. It is important to cover all furniture and carpets before beginning. There will be a lot of dust when you start sanding, so, at that point, you should cover all doorways and openings with plastic sheeting. The type of joint compound you use will affect the drying time. Premixed joint compound is the easiest for beginners because it takes the longest time to dry, giving you plenty of time to work with it. Finally, you should prime the finished drywall to ensure even paint coverage. Scrape away any loose or broken pieces of drywall. Spread a thick coat of joint compound over one joint. Apply it as evenly as possible. Make sure there are no bare areas. Lay a section of tape over the entire length of the joint, taking care to keep it centered. Press out the joint compound by pushing your 6-inch drywall knife along the length of the tape, removing as much of the joint compound as possible. Repeat for every other joint. I
