and your DIY wall texture skills. No matter the method, start with a smooth, even surface “for better texture adhesion and a uniform finish,” says Reger. The existing drywall “should be free ...

My wife and I had purchased a three-story, five-bedroom home that needed lots of care. We painted the entire house inside and ...

Textures add an entirely new dimension to flat, smooth walls. Instead of a blank slate ... small bonus to those of us still perfecting our drywall-taping skills! Applying a knockdown texture ...

Wouldn’t you be in a better mood if walls, and even the ceiling, had on them scenes or images of the things that bring you ...

The type of roller you need depends on the texture of your walls. For smooth drywall, choose a roller with a shorter nap (about 1/4 inch to 3/8 inch). This will apply a thin, even layer without ...

Large holes in drywall ... with the surrounding wall. Once the compound dries (allow 24 hours), sand the layer of compound using fine-grit sandpaper until it’s smooth and flush with the wall.

Investing in this extra step makes the new drywall satin smooth because ... the same texture and porosity of the taped joists and filled screw heads. I thought about how the walls in his basement ...