Drywall

Taping Outside Corner Beads on Drywall

Myron explains why taping outside corners using a reinforced paper corner bead in joint compound is better than the nail-on method.
Angle Your Drywall Knife for Best Results

While taping a butt joint intersecting with a window sill, Myron shows how different knife angles produce the right outcomes depending on what you are trying to achieve.
How to Use Drywall Stilts

Avoid dealing with ladders by learning how to climb into a pair of stilts to work on ceilings.
Flattening a Wall

Avoid removing drywall and shimming studs to remedy a recess in a wall by filling the low spot with setting compound.
Taping Drywall Ceilings

Myron Ferguson walks us through the proper sequence for taping seams on ceilings and includes helpful tips to achieve professional results.
Drywall Joint-Compound Options

Myron introduces the most common types of drywall mud, and he explains where he uses them and why, depending on the needs of the specific job.
Three Tape Options for Drywall

Drywall expert Myron Ferguson introduces us to mesh, paper, and fiberglass mat tapes and explains where and why he uses each one.
No-Trim Drywall Returns for Windows

Instead of wood returns and casing, drywall is a great no-trim option for a clean look that's more affordable.
Cutting Out Drywall for Doorways

In this video, Myron Ferguson introduces a drywall saw as an alternative to using a router when cutting out doorways.
Drywall Spanning a Band Joist

Avoid cracking and hard-to-hide seams with smart panel placement and by using drywall adhesive instead of screws at the band joist.

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Drywall

Taping Outside Corner Beads on Drywall

Angle Your Drywall Knife for Best Results

How to Use Drywall Stilts

Flattening a Wall

Taping Drywall Ceilings

Drywall Joint-Compound Options

Three Tape Options for Drywall

No-Trim Drywall Returns for Windows

Cutting Out Drywall for Doorways

Drywall Spanning a Band Joist

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