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We bought a trowel, mud pan, and some plaster and repaired the crack or hole in the wall. It’s not a big job, so save them in your garage. If the job is more complex, such as a remodel of a bedroom or kitchen, we will need to be more organized with your approach to drywall repairs.

It would help if we were organized to save time and frustration and get great results. Let’s get started. We will need three five-gallon plastic buckets. One for All-Purpose Mud, one for Topping, and one for rinse water. If we don’t have any, we will get some and put them in plastic containers.

If we need more mud, we will purchase the pre-mixed mud from the cardboard boxes. It will be cheaper. We can use topping for touch-ups and large fill areas after the first coat.

We will need a large potato masher to get the mud out of the box without adding water. Once the first bucket is empty, take the mud bag from the crate and place it on the clean bucket. Next, we will add about one quart of water to the bucket. We will mix the mixture until smooth. It doesn’t matter how much water we use, but the mud mustn’t fall off your trowel too often.

We can use mud from buckets for several reasons. It is easier to move mud into and out of a bucket.

Instead of putting a hard-to-open, mud-encrusted lid on the bucket at night, we will smoothen the top of mud with your tape knife (trowel). Then, we will pour approximately 1/2 inch of water onto the top of the mud. We will cover the mud with the lid and let it sit for a couple of days or overnight. We can use the lid again the next time you need it. We will pour some water off the top and mix it with a masher. This prevents our mud from becoming dry and crusty, especially during hot, dry conditions. We will rinse the masher as well.

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There are specific tools that we need to use when hanging your drywall. This applies to all the minor details, such as drywall screws. There are many options for drywall fasteners. Nonetheless, not all of them will be good choices. The best nails and screws provide a robust and long-lasting hold while allowing for adequate countersinking. Continue reading to know more about some of the most popular and efficient drywall screws and how they’re used in drywall installation.

Select the Right Screw for Your Job

Even though they are more expensive than regular screws, drywall screws provide a better hold. Although many drywall screws come in the shape of a Philips head (or a similar style), they offer different performance and value. The drywall application available in our store will determine the type of screw you select. These are the four most commonly used drywall screws to hang gypsum.

Self-Drilling

These are also used for pan head screws and metal stud framing.

Course

These have coarse threads which securely attach drywall to their screws.

Fine

These screws are smaller in the head and have more delicate threads. They work well for securing gypsum boards.

Trim-Head

Use these screws for attaching wood trim to drywall.

We may also require drywall nails.

Many types of drywall nails can be used to attach smaller pieces to a more extensive base. There are three types of drywall nails used for drywall installation. These are the most common gypsum board nails:

Drywall Nails

These nails are used to attaching drywall to wooden frames. These nails have a giant head and a broader shank, giving them greater holding power. Some can even be sterilized to protect them from oil and dirt.

Cupped Head Nails

These have rounded heads which allow for easy countersinking and a flat, smooth finish. We use these nails to attach drywall to wood framing. We will use a joint compound to cover the exposed head.

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