NOTE: We used water-resistant drywall finishing for visual contrast—the taped seams and strips are easier to see against its green color. Don’t use water-resistant drywall on ceilings (it sags).

Finishing drywall is not as hard as you might think ... I prefer to use amazing thin fiberglass tape for all flat seams. This tape is very forgiving for a rookie. The joint compound oozes through ...

The factory-applied primer is a good base but may not fully seal the surface or cover seams. Adding a layer of primer on the drywall before painting helps get that professional finish. Paint-and ...