DIY Drywall and Plaster Repair Guides
Skim Coating Techniques
Smooth rough wall and ceiling surfaces with these DIY skim coating techniques for drywall and plaster.
Repair Torn Drywall Paper
Pictures and instructions for repairing damaged and torn drywall paper on walls and ceilings.
Repairing Water Damaged Drywall
Cut out bulging water damaged drywall and patch the hole.
Repair Bubbling Paint
Pictures and instructions for repairing bubbling and blistering paint and joint compound.
Repair Water Damaged Plaster
Seal the surface first for a permanent repair.
Repair Small Holes in Walls
Use this process to repair small drywall and plaster holes in walls and ceilings.
Repair Large Holes in Walls and Ceilings
Repair major wall and ceiling holes using this simple process.
Repairing Nail-Pops
Pictures and instruction to permanently repair wall and ceiling nail pops in drywall and plaster.
Repair Large Holes in Walls
Professional tips for repairing holes in drywall and plaster.
Repair Lath Plaster
Repair deep damage to three–coat, lath plaster.
Repair Wall and Ceiling Cracks
Repair cracks in walls and ceiling; plaster and drywall.
Repair Bubbling Drywall Tape
Steps for repairing bubbling drywall tape.
Repair Recurring Cracks in Walls and Ceilings
Pictures and instructions for repairing recurring cracks in drywall and gypsum board plaster walls and ceilings.
Installing Metal Drywall Corner Bead
Finish drywall corner bead. Step-by-step instructions for finishing outside drywall corners with paper and metal corner bead.
Finishing Paper Drywall Tape
Instructions for finishing flat seams on walls and ceilings with paper drywall tape.
Finishing Mesh Drywall Tape Instruction for finishing flat drywall seams with self–sticking fiberglass mesh tape.
Finishing Inside Drywall Corners
Finish drywall inside corners. Step-by-step instructions for finishing inside drywall corners.
Finishing Paper Drywall Corner Bead
Finishing outside drywall corners with paper corner bead.
Removing a Drywall Texture How to remove different kinds of drywall texture including popcorn and joint compound textures.
Matching a Drywall Texture
Instructions for matching an existing drywall texture including popcorn, knockdown and more.
Three Coat Plaster
Repair and restore lath plaster, brown coat and white coat.
Repair Broken Plaster Key
Process for reattaching broken plaster key to the lath.
Repair Loose Plaster
Repair loose lath plaster on walls. Save tons of work with this process.
Wallpaper Removal
Easy process for removing wallpaper and paste for vinyl and paper wallpaper.
Mix and Repair Stucco
Mixing exterior stucco siding for repairs.
Repairing Masonry Surfaces
How to repair efflorescent bubbling and cracks in masonry surfaces.
Fixing a Water Stain Instructions for sealing and touching up a water stain on wallboard.
Stop Recurring Cracks Use spray foam insulation to repair recurring cracks permanently.
Dust Free Drywall Sanding Use this shopvac attachment to sand drywall and joint compound with minimal dust.
Sanding Joint Compound How to sand drywall and joint compound for a smooth finish.
About Joint Compounds Joint compound for repairing drywall and plaster.
Drywall Finishing Tools and Materials How to choose the best materials for finishing drywall seams and corners.
Sandpaper and Abrasives About abrasives and sanding product available for the do–it–yourselfers.
Choosing Wall Anchors Pictorial guide to wall anchors for drywall, plaster, paneling, concrete and masonry.
Hang a Drywall Ceiling
Ceiling drywall installation guide. Step-by-step instructions.