New pan and knife:
Can’t find my old ones! They’re probably rusty by now. 520 was a long time ago.
So bedroom 2 is now done being boarded, taped, mudded. For those who don’t know what these words mean:
- board – New drywall 4′ x 8′ sheets (boards) are attached to the wall studs. The edges must line up with wall studs (or furring strips) to attach – they cannot just hang in the middle between studs. 1-1/4″ Philips drywall screws are used. A screw setter is used to govern depth of the screw.
- mud – Drywall compound (mud) is mixed with a little water. No, this is not the old style powder that is mixed with water – it is premixed – but it is too thick to use when taping. Screw holes, seams, and any other holes and gaps are filled.
- tape – A layer of this thinner mud is applied to joints, then paper “tape” (no, not sticky on one side – just paper) is added and smoothed out with a knife (no, not a knife that you would think – a putty knife).
Later, a “skim coat” (even thinner mud) will be applied and, later once dried, sanded to a smooth finish to paint.
Bedroom 2 boarded, taped, mudded
Bedroom 1 half done
