Step 4: Joint Compound
Using your putty knife, slather on a layer of joint compound. Try to feather out the edges of the compound.
Using your putty knife, slather on a layer of joint compound. Try to feather out the edges of the compound.
Step 5 – Let It Dry, Then Sand
This joint compound is thin and takes several hours to dry. Resist the urge to flatten out the high points and just let it dry completely. Then you’ll sand the wall. Be sure to sand it smooth!
This joint compound is thin and takes several hours to dry. Resist the urge to flatten out the high points and just let it dry completely. Then you’ll sand the wall. Be sure to sand it smooth!
Step 6 – Repeat
My drywall paper tear was pretty bad, so I needed to repeat steps 4 and 5.
My drywall paper tear was pretty bad, so I needed to repeat steps 4 and 5.
Step 7 – Prime Again
After you have sanded the wall smooth, add a final coat of primer. This seals everything in and makes your wall ready to paint. If you don’t primer the joint compound before painting, “flashing” will occur. This is when the sheen from the patch shows up differently from the sheen of the paint.
After the coat of primer, your wall should be ready to paint!
After you have sanded the wall smooth, add a final coat of primer. This seals everything in and makes your wall ready to paint. If you don’t primer the joint compound before painting, “flashing” will occur. This is when the sheen from the patch shows up differently from the sheen of the paint.
After the coat of primer, your wall should be ready to paint!
Nice, right?!
For the full tutorial, visit my blog!
For the full tutorial, visit my blog!