Rolling Drywall Mud Ceiling

Dip your paint roller into the drywall mud.
Rolling drywall mud ceiling. Step 3 skim the. It s also handy for repairing cracks and holes in existing drywall and plaster surfaces. A little bit of texture on a wall or a ceiling adds an element of design while covering minor imperfections in the drywall. Don t miss a video subscribe now.
Drywall mud also called joint compound is a gypsum based paste used to finish drywall joints and corners in new drywall installations. Texturing with drywall compound pour a box of drywall. How to skim drywall for smooth walls step 1 mix the drywall mud. Bryan tradem author of working with drywall recommends taping plastic film over windows and doors to protect them from joint compound splatters.
Roll on texture to hide minor drywall imperfections. Mud used for roll skimming is nearly the thinnest. I discovered the concept on one of my drywall jobs years ago when we were matching a texture on a blended ceiling. Shake off the excess and then drag the roller across the side of the bucket.
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. A few simple tips how to tape and mud your drywall ceiling so you don t get bubbles behind your tape. Texture the compound using. Roll the mud onto a small section of the ceiling.
Mix the mud to a very thin consistency. Using a paint roller with half inch to three quarter inch nap roller cover dip the roller. Step 2 fit a paint roller handle with a large nap roller for texturing or a small nap roller for skim coating.