A method of texturing a wall or ceiling with non-acoustical joint compound by providing a collapsible bag having an opening at its top and is adapted to contain non-acoustical joint compound for forming a textured coating on the wall or ceiling and providing a spray nozzle having a low pressure input port, a joint compound suction port attached to the opening at the top of the collapsible bag, and an output port for spraying the non-acoustical joint compound. A low pressure stream of air from an air gun attached to the low pressure input port urges a small quantity of the non-acoustical joint compound to be sprayed out of the spray nozzle when the bottom of the collapsible disposable bag is raised above its top to either allow or force the joint compound to flow into the suction port and into the interior of the spray nozzle.

A method of texturing a wall or ceiling with non-acoustical joint compound by providing a collapsible bag having an opening at its top and is adapted to contain non-acoustical joint compound for forming a textured coating on the wall or ceiling and providing a spray nozzle having a low pressure input port, a joint compound suction port attached to the opening at the top of the collapsible bag, and an output port for spraying the non-acoustical joint compound. A low pressure stream of air from an air gun attached to the low pressure input port urges a small quantity of the non-acoustical joint compound to be sprayed out of the spray nozzle when the bottom of the collapsible disposable bag is raised above its top to either allow or force the joint compound to flow into the suction port and into the interior of the spray nozzle.

A drywall accessory holder includes a unitary and single receptacle having an open top end and a centrally registered longitudinal axis, the receptacle being suitably sized and shaped for receiving and holding existing glazing compound and the existing accessories therein, a wire frame having a unitary, continuous, and predetermined shape communicatively coupled to the receptacle such that the receptacle is maintained at a substantially stable position, and a lid pivotally coupled to the wire frame in such a manner that the lid is removably positioned entirely along the open top end of the receptacle, wherein the wire frame is capable of being hung from an existing support structure.

A repair compound for use in all applications and particularly well-suited for large hole repair. The repair compound includes a latex resin, a thickener, fibers, and a filler material. In some embodiments, the repair compound is configured to exhibit pseudoplastic-type behavior. In some embodiments, the repair compound has a density of not greater than 4.0 lbs/gal. In some embodiments, the repair compound includes hydrophobic and hydrophilic fibers of different morphologies. In some embodiments, the repair compound includes HASE-type thickeners. In some embodiments, the repair compound includes a bimodal distribution of hollow glass microspheres from two different strength/size curves.

A finisher box includes a housing having a front end and a rear end. The housing includes a floor and a plurality of adjoining sides defining a cavity between them. The finisher box also includes a pressure plate pivotably coupled near the rear end of the housing about a pivot axis and a blade holder projecting from the front end of the housing in a direction perpendicular to the pivot axis. A blade slot for receiving a removable blade is defined by the blade holder and the housing.

A finisher box includes a housing having a front end and a rear end. The housing includes a floor and a plurality of adjoining sides defining a cavity between them. The finisher box also includes a pressure plate pivotably coupled near the rear end of the housing about a pivot axis and a blade holder projecting from the front end of the housing in a direction perpendicular to the pivot axis. A blade slot for receiving a removable blade is defined by the blade holder and the housing.

A system for finishing surfaces with a finishing material includes a handle assembly with proximal and distal ends. A material reservoir is mounted on the handle distal and includes an inlet and an outlet. A material applicator tool is mounted on the reservoir and receives material from the reservoir outlet. A discharge mechanism includes an extendable-retractable component connected to the reservoir for discharging or reloading material. An alternative embodiment includes a lockable, compressible gas spring. Another alternative embodiment includes a rotating element driven by a reversible motor mounted on the handle assembly. The rotating element drives a discharge mechanism in a discharge direction of rotation, and reloads the reservoir in a reload direction of rotation.

Provided is a hand tool for applying drywall joint compound. The hand tool can include a handle having first end and a second end. The hand tool can also include a blade having a first portion defining a front plane, a second portion defining a second plane, a proximal end adjacent to a first portion of the blade, and a distal end adjacent to a second portion of the blade. A bend line can be disposed between the first portion and the second portion. The proximal end of the blade can be coupled to the second end of the handle such that the handle is aligned with the front plane. The bend line can be defined by the second portion of the blade being bent at an angle with respect to the front portion. The bend in the blade increases the distance between the handle and the wall.

Provided is a hand tool for applying drywall joint compound. The hand tool can include a handle having first end and a second end. The hand tool can also include a blade having a first portion defining a front plane, a second portion defining a second plane, a proximal end adjacent to a first portion of the blade, and a distal end adjacent to a second portion of the blade. A bend line can be disposed between the first portion and the second portion. The proximal end of the blade can be coupled to the second end of the handle such that the handle is aligned with the front plane. The bend line can be defined by the second portion of the blade being bent at an angle with respect to the front portion. The bend in the blade increases the distance between the handle and the wall.

A method for applying a layer of curable material to a surface including the steps of: applying the curable material to the surface; positioning a trowel relative to the surface so that a plurality of first radial teeth of the trowel, extending from a working edge of the trowel, is in contact with the surface; and with the plurality of first radial teeth in contact with the surface, moving the trowel across the surface to spread the curable material across the surface at a constant thickness.