Painting drywall might seem like a straightforward task, but for many first-timers, it can quickly turn into an overwhelming ...

You’ll need basic tools like a putty knife, sandpaper, utility knife, and primer and paint. For larger repairs, a drywall saw, screws, repair clips, mesh drywall tape, and an extra pieces of ...

Standard paint, even flat wall paint ... is to apply special drywall primers and sealers. The primer will give a uniform texture and the sealer will give uniform porosity to the drywall and ...

Q: We had an extension done to our home a couple of years ago. The contractor used a paint spray gun to prime the walls with white paint, leaving us to paint them with our own color choice.

Ragged drywall or obstruction inside wall cavity ... not to improve the appearance of the repaired area. We applied wall paint—no primer—and weren’t satisfied with how it looked.