How To Skim Coat After Rolling On The Joint Compound-Everything You Need To Know About Skim Coating Your Wall With A Paint Roller! Here in Part 3 I’ll show you exactly how to smooth out the rolled on joint compound for a great new finish. Let me know what type of drywall project you’re working on or if you have any skim coating or drywall questions? #skimcoat #skimcoatingtips #paintroller #youcandoit #drywalltools #howto #diydrywall #diy #drywall #drywallrepair #drywallfinshing #drywallfinisher

4 steps to skim coating 🕺🏼What is skim coating? The process of applying a thin layer of joint compound (think of it like a paste) to make your walls completely smooth! 1) Mixing When you buy the joint compound (commonly called mud) it’s a little too thick to use right away. It’s best if you add some water and mix it up till its cake batter consistency. You can do that by hand in a pan or in a 5 gallon bucket with a mixer attachment for your drill. 2) Apply�If you are working on a small area gr