Wondering which drywall finish you need? This guide breaks down all the levels of drywall finishes and helps you choose the ...

-- an 8-inch drywall knife, a mud tray, 5-gallon bucket with lid, a sanding pole, some 100-grit sand paper and some drop cloths. Advertisement Article continues below this ad ...

Once you know what pitfalls to avoid and have gotten in a little practice, you should be able to finish a lot of drywall with only a little sanding. Sanding is the key. It’s labor-intensive ...

In the '80s and '90s, skip-trowel texture gave way to an even faster finishing method, what we call "splatter" finishes. Drywall mud was mixed with compressed air and shot through a gun.

One of the nicest things about finishing drywall is anybody can do it. With a little practice, and a little patience, even a drywall rookie can end up with seamlessly smooth walls that just beg ...