“Muddskip wall coating represents a potential game-changing drywall mud additive that could upend the entire building industry for consumers, builders and tradespeople. The judges were very impressed with the re-hydration technology that allows for wet-on-wet application, reducing cycle times between coats and also completely removing the sanding step.
With drywall being on the critical path for nearly every remodel or new construction project, Muddskip has far-reaching applications across the industry. Not only will this save time and labor expenses for the drywall stage, but the closed-cell technology also saves time for painters and other downstream trades for an impact multiplier.”
It’s what the judges had to say about the Best in Show Winner, Muddskip Revolutionary Drywall Finishing Technology by Muddskip Revolutionary Wall Coating, at the 2026 Best of IBS Awards. Winners were announced on the last day of the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) in Orlando.
Best in Show Winner: Muddskip Revolutionary Drywall Finishing Technology by Muddskip Revolutionary Wall Coating
Muddskip Revolutionary Drywall Finishing Technology by Muddskip Revolutionary Wall Coating is a revolutionary drywall additive. It transforms any joint compound into a revolutionary product that reduces the time it takes to finish walls by 50% or more.
2026 Best of IBS Show Winners
The Builders’ Show recognizes outstanding building products and services from the companies exhibiting at the show. The judges awarded winners in nine categories.
“This year’s Best of IBS applicants reflected an impressive level of innovation and real-world problem solving. What stood out most was how manufacturers are not just creating new products but delivering smarter and more efficient building solutions for the evolving needs of builders and remodelers.” — Paul Criner, Vice President, Criner Remodeling
Other award winners:
Best Business Solution Software: Adaptive by Adaptive
Best Energy Efficient Product: SPAN® Panel MLO 24 with SPAN Current Transformers by SPAN
Best Home Technology Product: Liv EZ™ Filtered Water Dispenser by Elkay by Zurn Elkay Water Solutions
Best Indoor Product: Flood Smart™ by Pro-Flash Building Products
Best Kitchen & Bath Product: Martel™ from E by Emser Tile
Best Outdoor Product: Aquor Hot+Cold Residential Mixing Valve by Aquor Water Systems
Best Window & Door Product: Avante® Door with C-Power™ Enabled Click-to-Conceal™ Panels by Clopay Corporation
Most Innovative Building Material: Muddskip Revolutionary Drywall Finishing Technology by Muddskip Revolutionary Wall Coating
Most Innovative Construction Tool: Muddskip Revolutionary Drywall Finishing Technology by Muddskip Revolutionary Wall Coating
Check out all the 2026 Finalists. For more information about the Best of IBS Awards, visit BuildersShow.com/BestOfIBS.