Joint compound, or drywall mud, is a gypsum-based paste critical for finishing joints, corners, and repairing cracks in drywall and plaster. Selecting the correct type of drywall mud is important ...

Why Joint Compound Selection Makes or Breaks Your Drywall Finish The difference between a professional-quality drywall finish and an amateur-looking result often comes down to compound selection.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." Holes happen, especially in drywall. Sometimes they happen on purpose and sometimes by accident. You ...

Dear James: I just moved into an older house, and a lot of the drywall tape is coming loose and needs retaping. Why did it come loose, and how should I replace it? — Randall N. Dear Randall: It is not ...

Phoenix Advanced Materials launches Phoenix Finish, a mineral-based, zero-VOC drywall finishing compound that replaces multi-step compounds with a single product, reducing labor time for professional ...

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 ...