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What went wrong is that the drywall did not go below the top edge of the bullnose. That left a void that wasn't filled properly. … The only fix without tearing off the drywall and starting again, is to open that hole large enough to get a 1x2 or 1x4 behind for backing. Cut the hole square. cut a piece of drywall the same size. …

It can probably be closely replicated by an experienced and talented drywall finisher. …

In the instances that you have pictured, I prefer to use mesh tape on the seams. Then install the corner bead.

In that case the screws or nails should be replaced with the correct drywall rated products. Otherwise the rust will continue to reappear even through primer and paint. … Or you have contaminated drywall mud. How badly is unknown. Perhaps the whole lot needs to be discarded. Some more details about how old the mud is. How big a job you are doing. …

Then use drywall compound with a 4 inch taping knife to apply the compound. Let it dry. When dry, use a damp grout sponge to feather the edges. …

That looks like a bad drywall job was the base issue. That is why the painters job turned out poorly. Paint is paint. If it won't stick to the wall it is not the fault of the paint. … It looks as if the drywall was installed with the wrong side out. The only way to fix that is to tear it off and install new drywall correctly. …

Reuse the pieces you cut out. You feathered the edges, so it sounds as if you know what you are doing. I prefer to tape and mud, but in a pinch I have just mudded the seam and got no cracks. It depen …

If the "mud" was applied thick, it may be pulling in moisture from the paint. Try allowing more curing time and applying another coat or two.

You are over tightening the screws to the tabs. Do not use a drill. Use an old fashioned screwdriver. When you feel a bit of resistance STOP. Tightening further stresses the plastic around the screw …

The black dots are the screw heads that anchor the drywall. There is no "danger" involved here as they are just marks and do not have an effect on your health. … Generally it is difficult to get the smoke smell out without removing the drywall. Based on that premise and an abundance of caution, I would demand that the drywall be replaced. …

Unless your guitars are made from lead, a 20mm ( aprox.3/4") batten will be fine. The screws will leave holes in the plasterboard. If you wish to avoid that get shorter screws or thicker boards.

There are many different anchors designed to hold screws in drywall. Some such as these don't require any holes to be predrilled and come in a variety of sizes to hold different weights. …

I believe what you are speaking of is the drywall on the wall of the closet (that is now removed) was vertically butting up to the edge of the ceiling drywall. … Since you didn't state differently, one must assume your goal is to add new drywall on the ceiling butting up to the old ceiling piece. …

There are sponges made to use drydex or other compounds and tamp it on the wall. to mimic different textures. ( different sponges for each texture.) I have used the orange peal sponge. tamped on the c …

That texture is done with a paint brush. Make what you have smooth. Apply compound and use a paint brush the width of the swirls and swooshes you have originally. Use a light touch and move the brush …