When you install fresh drywall, it's tempting to jump straight to painting. After all, fresh surfaces are a blank canvas, right? Uh, not quite. Before that first coat goes on, primer is a must.

It took over seven months to get drywall up in the shop build. After completing necessary prep work, the interior walls are ...

The best thing you can do for a smoother, faster base is pick the right type of primer. There are specialty primers for drywall, mold, exteriors, and more. Prepping lightly, tinting primer, and using ...

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Applying a coat of primer before painting can seem like a waste of time to any DIYer in a hurry, especially since many paints come with primer formulated into them. However, in some situations, not ...

Spackling paste or joint compound (drywall mud) Fine-grit Sandpaper or fine-grit sanding sponge Putty knife (aka joint knife, drywall knife) 6-inch drywall knife or 12-inch drywall taping knife (for ...