Tape the edges (tip: adhesive mesh tape is easier for DIYers because it prevents unsightly bubbles). Smooth a few layers of joint compound over the patch with your putty knife, letting each ...
To get started, head to your local hardware store and pick up some regular old joint compound and a putty knife or scraper. You'll also need some stencils in various patterns that you like. For ...
So we're going to open up those cracks a little bit. We're going to fill it up with the joint compound. And then we're going to apply the mesh tape and cover the mesh tape with the junk compound.