Mix the mud to a very thin consistency.
Rolling drywall mud ceiling.
Roll the mud onto a small section of the ceiling.
Many of us have applied the roller method i e rolling thinned down joint compound on ceilings or walls when we are doing some texturing work but how many have tried the roller method for finishing coats.
Drywall mud also called joint compound is a gypsum based paste used to finish drywall joints and corners in new drywall installations.
A few simple tips how to tape and mud your drywall ceiling so you don t get bubbles behind your tape.
Mud used for roll skimming is nearly the thinnest.
It s also handy for repairing cracks and holes in existing drywall and plaster surfaces.
I discovered the concept on one of my drywall jobs years ago when we were matching a texture on a blended ceiling.
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Texturing with drywall compound pour a box of drywall.
Bryan tradem author of working with drywall recommends taping plastic film over windows and doors to protect them from joint compound splatters.
Step 3 skim the.
Step 2 fit a paint roller handle with a large nap roller for texturing or a small nap roller for skim coating.
A little bit of texture on a wall or a ceiling adds an element of design while covering minor imperfections in the drywall.
How to skim drywall for smooth walls step 1 mix the drywall mud.
Shake off the excess and then drag the roller across the side of the bucket.
Dip your paint roller into the drywall mud.
Roll the paint onto the ceiling in a w or m pattern coating one section of the ceiling at a time until the entire surface is covered.
Using a paint roller with half inch to three quarter inch nap roller cover dip the roller.
Texture the compound using.