Even a tiny bit of dried up compound in your tub will ruin your results. Note: DO NOT use old joint compound… only use fresh, never opened. You will want to add small amount of water and mix using a drill and attachment until you reach the consistency of thick pancake batter… or whip cream. Joint compound out of the tub will be the consistency of thick peanut butter. For reference, I will use 2 large tubs for an average size room. The 4.5 gallon size will run you around $10-$12. If you’re doing a large wall, you will want to buy the large size of joint compound as you will go through it quickly. drill & mixer attachment or this smaller one.2nd option for trowel (I haven’t used this but it looks the same).magic trowel (MUST HAVE for this process).After testing out a few processes, this is my tried and true method that I’ve used several times with excellent results! STEP 1: // Gather the right materials. If you’ve ever tried your hand at skim coating or layering on joint compound, you probably know that it takes a little finesse and can be a lot frustrating to get that super smooth finish. You can use this process to smooth a textured wall, taper out tape seams after fresh drywall, or repair a damaged wall from ripping off wallpaper. Today I’m sharing my easy “skim coat like a pro” process to get a super smooth wall with minimal fuss. – GUEST BEDROOM: NEW WINDOW TRIM & WALLPAPER
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