![]() ![]() Then make sure and wipe down the wall so you are starting with a clean wall, no dirt. Note: If you have any large bumps or areas that are much higher than the wall, it would be good to take a 5″ putty knive and scrape the wall down before starting. You want to make sure you have a consistent enough coverage to fill in any texture. Make sure that the layer is heavy enough where you can’t see the wall. Using a heavy nap roller (3/4″) apply the mixture to the wall in a thick layer. 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.
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