Step 4: Apply Joint Tape and Compound Apply joint tape: Cover the seams around the patch with mesh tape or self-adhesive fiberglass drywall tape. This step prevents future cracks from forming over ...

Secure the drywall patch in place using drywall screws and a drill. If no wall studs are available, use back bracing, drywall repair clips, or adhesive mesh tape for support.

Just like any DIY home improvement project, mudding and taping drywall requires some specialized tools and materials — especially if you want the results to appear as close to professional as possible ...

For 17 gruelling years, Nikki Davis, a mother of two from Redruth in Cornwall, endured agonising pain crippling, urinary infections - and at one point, severe bleeds.

For a longer-lasting repair, use fiberglass mesh drywall tape on the area before you apply the compound. If you see a lot of nail pops, or if they continue to happen, it’s a good idea to call in ...

Even better, it’s so easy to use that first time DIYers are able to use it effectively and accurately on drywall, plaster, and wood — just twist it up like a glue stick and apply.

Once that is smoothed and dried, it can be lightly sanded. Holes ranging from ½ to 1½ inches should be filled with adhesive-backed fiberglass mesh first, and ones up to 6 inches need a rigid metal ...

From scuffs to scrapes to gaping holes, drywall damage happens. It’s an unfortunately unavoidable part of homeownership. But drywall repair doesn’t have to be daunting. Here’s how to easily ...