When a drywall patch flashes through fresh paint, it is rarely the repair itself that gives you away, it is the texture. The ...

Q. Is taping drywall that hard to do? I watched it done on a television show, and it seems like it's not too tough. What taping drywall tools should I be looking for? What are some secrets of ...

While there is no such thing as a perfect building material, drywall comes pretty close. For one thing, it's dirt cheap, costing about $7 for a 1/2-in.-thick 4 x 8 panel. It's also DIY friendly--about ...

Achieved by spraying, troweling, or rolling drywall compound onto your walls and then "knocking it down" with a knockdown knife, this texture originated in the early 1990s. While the texture's ...

Todd and Holly Olson have opened Olson's Do It All Drywall showroom along Highway 10 in Hawley, Minn. Todd Olson has 14 years of experience in hanging, taping and texturing drywall. The business has ...

Drywall businesses provide a variety of services to clients, including initial drywall sheet installation or the finishing, taping or texturing to existing drywall. Drywall contractors often work with ...

Drywall mud, also known as joint compound, is a gypsum-based paste used for finishing drywall joints, corners, and for repairing cracks and holes in existing drywall and plaster. Choosing the right ...

If you find yourself staring at damaged walls and ceilings in your home, it might be time for a little TLC and an update. The interiors of most homes are covered with gypsum wallboard, which is ...

Ben Parmer and Anthony Michael have opened Freestyle Drywall Inc., a licensed and insured contractor. The business specializes in hanging, taping, texturing, painting and custom finishes. Both have 18 ...