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How To Drywall
Learning how to drywall takes time and some skill. Drywall hanging is a labor-intensive job. Here are some drywall tips on how to hang drywall. Using the right drywall tools will help you with your drywall installation. read more... -
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Drywall Repair
Repairing holes in drywall is easy with these tips. You don't need special drywall repair kits for the drywall repair. With just a few drywall tools and some drywall taping, those holes will be gone. read more... -
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Paperless Drywall
Paperless drywall is an interesting product. Unlike regular drywall, there is no paper surface. The drywall is covered in fiberglass. The fiberglass surface is highly water resistant. Paperless drywall helps reduce the spread of mold. It is mold resistant, not mold proof. Other than a slightly different surface feel, you work with it just like regular drywall. read more... -
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Drywall Tools
Drywall tools come in all different types and levels
of quality. If you are just going to hang and finish a few sheets, you
can get by with basic tools. But if you intend to be working with lots
of drywall, it may pay to invest in an assortment of joint knives,
t-square, stilts, a drywall taping banjo and any number of other
specialty drywall tools.
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Patching Plaster Walls
Patching plaster walls is not too difficult depending upon the size of the holes being patched. The materials used to patch plaster are special. Drywall joint compound is not an acceptable patching material. read more... -
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How To Install Drywall
How to install drywall the right way is a common question. Some people think there should be a gap between pieces when they install drywall. read more...
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Installing Drywall in a Garage
Drywall installation can be done correctly and still you get cracks. Joint compound can hold too much water and crack upon drying. Or it could be cracking from movement of the walls. read more...
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Installing Drywall In Wet Locations
Drywall is the product of choice to finish interior walls. But there are different drywall types and it pays to install the right drywall in the right location. Special drywall that is moisture-resistant is made for wet locations. Regular drywall can fall apart if it is allowed to get wet on a regular basis. read more... -
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Drywall Over Paneling
Putting drywall over thin wood paneling may cause the new wall to jut beyond door and window jambs. Consider alternatives such as painting wood paneling or filling in the seams with spackle. If you still want drywall, adjustments to the jambs should be made after the drywall is installed. read more... -
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Hanging Drywall Direction on Steel Studs
An AsktheBuilder.com reader asked me about which direction she should be hanging drywall sheets on steel studs. Drywall hanging on steel studs should be done horizontally. read more...
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High Quality Drywall
Drywall is undoubtedly the standard wall covering material used in new homes today. Drywall is relatively inexpensive, it performs well in most applications, it is easy to install and it looks great when finished and painted properly. But there are still so many options for covering your walls, including plaster. read more...
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Drywall Finishing Requires Skill
While finishing drywall looks easy, it requires years of acquired skill to really get good. DIY'ers can buy the tools for less than $75. Two common mistakes made are working with lumpy joint compound and being a perfectionist on applying the second coat. read more... -
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Drywall Problems - Blisters and Falling Tape
Drywall tape blisters usually happen because there is a lack of joint compound between the tape and the drywall surface. There should be 1/16th of an inch. You'll need hand-eye coordination, joint compound mixed to the right consistency, and the right tools to prevent drywall tape blisters. read more... -
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Drywall Finishing Techniques
Drywall finishing is not as simple as it is shown on TV. These drywall finishing techniques can help you get a professional finish. Working with joint compound and drywall taping requires hand-eye coordination and practice. read more...
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Ten Secret Drywall Finishing Tips
Finishing drywall is an acquired skill, like driving a car. From mixing the joint compound correctly to drywall taping and applying the second coat, here are my top finishing drywall tips to help you get professional results. read more...
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Setting Joint Compounds Avoid Dust
Setting type joint compounds can be used for plaster repair. No sanding is involved if the joint compound is used correctly. Here are some makers of joint compounds that all make a quality product. read more...
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Repairing Plaster Walls
Repairing plaster walls is done with setting type joint compound. Restoring plaster walls is easy and fast with these compounds. Plaster wall crack repair can be done easily in a day with this plaster patching powdered joint compound. read more...
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Plaster Wall Restoration
Plaster cracks on walls are usually the stress release points of the wall. To prevent old plaster from cracking, maintain a constant humidity in your house. To repair cracks in plaster, apply tape or large sheets of thin fiberglass mesh and spread the joint compound over this. read more...
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Drywall Finish Problems
Joint banding or telegraphing in drywall is caused by the drywall paper and the joint compound having different textures. They both absorb liquids differently. Seeing shadows on the drywall is a result of this. To repair your drywall, create a uniform textured surface that absorbs liquids evenly. read more...
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Drywall Primers vs. Drywall Sealers
Drywall primers and drywall sealers are very different. The two drywall finishing liquids contain different amounts of resins and fillers. Avoid imperfections in drywall by selecting the correct primer or sealer. read more...
