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Items Tagged with 'finishing'

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Less compound

Joint Compound Market to Reach $9.7B by 2033

Joint compound demand rises worldwide as construction growth pushes the market to $9.7B by 2033.
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John Wyatt
May 25, 2026
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Urbanization and remodeling trends fuel strong growth in the global joint compound market worldwide.


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Decorative Plaster
Renewed Relevance

Why Architects Are Falling Back in Love with Plaster

A centuries-old wall finish is emerging as one of construction's fastest-growing premium materials
Rob Knight business development manager at Variance Specialty Finishes/Parex
Rob Knight
May 13, 2026
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Decorative plasters are moving into the mainstream, driven by luxury demand, sustainability, and global construction growth. For contractors, success hinges on mastering application techniques, material selection, and substrate prep as textured, high-performance finishes reshape expectations for modern wall systems.
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All Things Gypsum
GA Corner

Flooded Drywall: Inspection and Replacement Best Practices

Guidance on assessing water-damaged drywall, when to replace panels, and safe repair practices.
Brooke Fishel is director of Stewardship and External Affairs at the Gypsum Association
Brooke Fishel
March 31, 2026
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Guidance on assessing water-damaged drywall, when to replace panels, and safe repair practices.


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The Curious Case of Jason Bertoniere Plastering

Historic New Orleans “Benjamin Button” house restoration highlights Level-5 finishing and plaster repair, as Jason Bertoniere LLC preserves legacy craftsmanship while delivering modern drywall performance.
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John Wyatt
March 17, 2026
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Historic New Orleans “Benjamin Button” house restoration highlights Level-5 finishing and plaster repair, as Jason Bertoniere LLC preserves legacy craftsmanship while delivering modern drywall performance.


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IUPAT's Kelly Kertz with SurPro staff at BUILD25
Build26

IUPAT Apprentices Bring Drywall Showcase to New Orleans

Union apprentices demo finishing skills at AWCI BUILD26 in New Orleans this spring.
W&C Staff
March 16, 2026
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IUPAT will feature drywall finishing apprentices in live demonstrations at this year's BUILD26 convention in New Orleans, highlighting the union’s training standards and workforce development efforts for contractors and industry stakeholders.


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Canadian Taper Builds Career, Mentors Next Trades

Drywall finisher Kayla Beckett built a company, mentors students and promotes women in trades.
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John Wyatt
March 6, 2026
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Drywall finisher Kayla Beckett built a company, mentors students and promotes women in trades.


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Sheila-Cross
Women Who Build

Turning Jobsite Pain Points Into Innovation

After careers in real estate and construction management, Sheila Cross created drywall finishing solutions that improve strength, consistency and jobsite efficiency.
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John Wyatt
Tanja Kern
Tanja Kern
March 4, 2026
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After careers in real estate and construction management, Sheila Cross created drywall finishing solutions that improve strength, consistency and jobsite efficiency.


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Women Who Build
Women Who Build

Pride in Craft, Strength in the Trades

Union drywall finisher Kelly Kertz sees innovation, sustainability and growing inclusivity shaping the future of the wall and ceiling industry.
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John Wyatt
Tanja Kern
Tanja Kern
March 4, 2026
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Union drywall finisher Kelly Kertz sees innovation, sustainability and growing inclusivity shaping the future of the wall and ceiling industry.


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Women Who Build
Women Who Build

Drywall Shorty Builds a Global Following

Lydia Crowder turned two decades of drywall finishing experience into a social media platform that educates millions and promotes Level 5 finishing excellence.
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John Wyatt
Tanja Kern
Tanja Kern
March 4, 2026
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Lydia Crowder turned two decades of drywall finishing experience into a social media platform that educates millions and promotes Level 5 finishing excellence.



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IBS 2026

Muddskip Strikes Big at IBS

Muddskip’s rehydration technology turns standard joint compound into a wet-on-wet, no-sanding finishing system that can cut wall-finishing time by 50% or more.
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John Wyatt
February 22, 2026
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At IBS 2026 in Orlando, Muddskip captured Best in Show, Most Innovative Tool and Best Construction Product honors for its rehydration technology that converts standard joint compound into a high-performance, no-sanding finishing system designed to cut cycle times by 50 percent or more.


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