Chances are you’ve seen paper and fiberglass mesh drywall tape on the shelves of your local home improvement store. What’s the difference? To help you choose between paper and mesh drywall tape, we’ll ...

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 ...

For drywall holes over one inch wide, use a drywall patch or mesh tape as a backing. This step ensures stability for the filler. Apply Joint Compound. Spread a thin, even layer of joint compound over ...