Cindy wrote:

Hello,

We're about to remove some paneling that has sheetrock underneath. Our guess is
there was never any taping done to it or it will need major repair from the
paneling coming off. I've never attempted this before and although everything
looks fairly straightforward on TV, is this something a DYI'er could accomplish
fairly easily?


Another important thing to consider is how the room is lit.

Harsh recessed lights with reflector floods are the most unforgiving as
far as bad finishing.

With 2x4 fluorescents, as used in offices and basement gamerooms, you
can get away with a lot more errors.