DIY Drywall and Plaster Repair and Finishing Guides

Learn Wall Skimming Techniques- Whether you have a little rough patch on your wall or you need to smooth out a whole room, use these skim coating techniques to get the results you want, VIDEO included

How to Texture Drywall- Texturing techniques for wall and ceilings including how to match and paint an existing texture

Repair Torn Drywall Paper- Pictures and instructions for repairing damaged and torn drywall paper on walls and ceilings VIDEO included

Repair Bubbling Paint- Pictures and instructions for repairing bubbling and blistering paint and joint compound, VIDEO included

Repairing Nail-Pops- Pictures and instruction to permanently repair wall and ceiling nail pops in drywall and plaster, VIDEO included

Repair Small Holes in Walls- Use this process to repair small drywall and plaster holes in walls and ceilings, VIDEO included

Drywall Repair Large Holes- Professional tips for repairing holes in drywall and plaster walls, VIDEO included

Repair Large Holes in Walls and Ceilings- Pictures and instructions for repairing major wall and ceiling holes using a simple process, VIDEO included

Repair Ceiling Holes- Pictures and instructions for repairing holes in drywall and plaster ceilings

Repairing Warped Water Damaged Drywall- Pictures and instructions for repairing bulging and warping water-damaged drywall in walls and ceilings

Repairing Water Damaged Plasterboard- Pictures and instructions for repairing bulging and warping plasterboard on walls and ceilings

Repairing Water Stained and Peeling Drywall- Pictures and instructions for repairing minor water damage in drywall including water stains, peeling paint and joint tape

Repair Water Damaged Plaster- Pictures and instructions for repairing water-damaged plaster on walls and ceilings, VIDEO included

Three Coat Plaster Repair- How to restore wood-lath plaster including the brown and white coats

Repair Lath Plaster- How to repair deep damage to three-coat, lath plaster

Repair Cracking, Crumbling Plaster- How to reattach loose lath and repair the brown and white coats

Fixing Cracks in Walls and Ceilings- How to fix cracked drywall, gypsum board, and lath plaster in both walls and ceilings, VIDEO included

Spray-Foam Crack Repair- Repairing cracks behind counters and other surfaces using spray-foam insulation to stabilize movement for a permanent solution

Hanging a Drywall Ceiling- Step-by-step drywall installation guide including: installing furring strips, hanging sheetrock, and finishing the seams

Installing Metal Drywall Corner Bead- How to install and finish metal corner bead on outside drywall corners, VIDEO included

Finishing Paper Drywall Corner Bead- How to finish outside drywall corners with paper corner bead

Finishing Inside Drywall Corners- How to finish inside drywall corners with mud and paper tape, VIDEO included

Taping Recessed Drywall Joints- Instructions for finishing recessed drywall seams with paper tape and joint compound, VIDEO included

Finishing Drywall Butt Joints- Instruction for finishing drywall butt joints with fiberglass mesh and joint compound, VIDEO included

Dust Free Drywall Sanding- Instructions for using a shop-vac to sand drywall and joint compound with minimal dust, VIDEO included

Choosing Wall Anchors- Pictorial guide to wall anchors for drywall, plaster, paneling, concrete, and masonry

About Paint and Wall Repair Tools- How to choose the right tools and materials for painting and wall repair