Below identifies five key steps to applying compound with a.
Roll on drywall compound.
Apply the drywall compound to the wall using the roller then use the teeth of the trowel to gently apply lines in the wet compound.
There are many ways drywall contractors apply texture but one of the simplest do it yourself methods involves rolling the texture right onto your walls.
You don t want the mud drying out before you have a chance to skim it off with your drywall knife.
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C onquering drywall cracks 5 steps to apply compound with a textured roller.
Using a paint roller with half inch to three quarter inch nap roller cover dip the roller cover in your bucket of skimming mud.
Roll drywall compound evenly on the surface to be skimmed.
Pour a small amount of powdered joint compound into the water mix with a stir stick until it has dissolved then add more.
It is best to work in a section of four feet by eight feet.
Roll the joint compound evenly on the wall without using pressure.
If you are aiming for perfect concentric circles practice your.
In either case it is important to apply the compound a little at a time in smaller areas so that the compound cannot dry before it is removed.
Roll on texture to hide minor drywall imperfections.
Step 7 apply the joint compound evenly for the best results.
Fill the bucket with enough water to mix the amount of texture you need.
A job like this can be done alone or as a two person crew.