“Mudding,” the process of applying multiple thin coats of drywall compound to the joints and screw indentations in newly hung drywall, sounds messy, and it is. When done correctly, the result ...

It will take at least three and perhaps four coats of mud to do the job. -- Use at least a 6-inch drywall knife to apply the mud and feather the edges of each coat you apply. -- Invest in a small ...

If the drywall damage is limited to a few small nail holes, the damage can likely be remedied with some spackle (also called mud), a putty knife and a sanding block. If the damage is more sizable ...

Drywall pan if a large amount of mud will be required. • Texture spray for orange peel finishes. • Mesh tape • Fast-drying joint compound (hot mud). “Quick set mud can be tricky.

He said the original Sheetrock contractor did not put enough mud beneath the tape. He seemed to think it was easy to fix but the job requires a good deal of prep work. That's the reason for the ...