Paper tape is used almost exclusively by the pros because it’s very thin, which helps create imperceptibly smooth drywall joints. Paper tape comes with a crease down the center that allows you ...

We'll walk you through professional advice for drywall finishing to achieve smoother walls and less wasted time. The post ...

Question: My bullheaded husband has been trying to finish some drywall. The taped seams constantly blister when he applies the second coat of compound. Some of the tape delaminates a day or two ...

Here's a helpful tip for getting really smooth drywall seam. After you've laid the tape in a four-inch bed of joint compound, apply another thin coat of compound with a six-inch knife. Let it dry ...

Question: I am ready to put up drywall in an at-home office for my business. I have put up drywall before to divide one large bedroom into two, but the joints look bad. This room must look better ...

How to repair drywall cracks in your home. Sep 23, 2011, 12:58 PM | Updated: 3:34 pm. Share . Like a squeaky ...

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 Make invisible joints when applying drywall tape ...

Butt the drywall sheets together over a stud or a rafter for support. Drywall may feel rigid, but if the joining edges are not well supported, the joint with flex and the tape will eventually pop off.

Here's a helpful tip for getting really smooth drywall seam. After you've laid the tape in a four-inch bed of joint compound, apply another thin coat of compound with a six-inch knife. Let it dry ...