To repair loose drywall tape on the ceiling, start by cutting out the damaged section of tape. Then, sand the area to prep the surface. Next, use a putty knife to spread a thin layer of joint compound along the drywall seam. Cut a piece of tape to fit the gap and place it along …
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To patch a screw hole in drywall, first, lightly sand the hole and surrounding area so it is smooth. Then, use a putty knife to apply joint compound to fill the hole. Wait 24 hours for the joint compound to dry fully. Next, sand the joint compound so that it is smooth and matches the …
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To clean drywall mud off concrete, begin by mopping floors and wiping walls to soften the globs of drywall mud. If the joint compound has already hardened, use a square shovel to quickly scrape the chunks of drywall off unfinished concrete. If your concrete surfaces are painted or finished, use a handheld scraper to pop …
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You can soften drywall compound to achieve a thinner consistency by adding water and mixing it thoroughly. However, this tactic is only advisable when softening new drywall compound that has not yet hardened. You cannot rehydrate chunky or lumpy joint compound that has dried in the bucket. The initial drying process irreversibly activates the glue …
