Rolling Drywall Mud Ceiling

Step 3 skim the.

Rolling drywall mud ceiling.

Drywall mud also called joint compound is a gypsum based paste used to finish drywall joints and corners in new drywall installations. 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. A little bit of texture on a wall or a ceiling adds an element of design while covering minor imperfections in the drywall. Mix the mud to a very thin consistency.

Bryan tradem author of working with drywall recommends taping plastic film over windows and doors to protect them from joint compound splatters. I discovered the concept on one of my drywall jobs years ago when we were matching a texture on a blended ceiling. Texturing with drywall compound pour a box of drywall. Dip your paint roller into the drywall mud.

How to skim drywall for smooth walls step 1 mix the drywall mud. 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. Step 2 fit a paint roller handle with a large nap roller for texturing or a small nap roller for skim coating. Shake off the excess and then drag the roller across the side of the bucket.

Step 2 roll the mud on. Roll on texture to hide minor drywall imperfections. Mud used for roll skimming is nearly the thinnest. Roll the mud onto a small section of the ceiling.

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. Don t miss a video subscribe now. A few simple tips how to tape and mud your drywall ceiling so you don t get bubbles behind your tape.