Drywall How ToI am re-doing a 1970’s kitchen and am puzzled after removing the wallpaper. Some of it was pasted onto taped bare drywall and some on textured but unprimed drywall. I assume that I need to mud the bare drywall after repairs. On the textured areas, a double layer of the same wallpaper was installed and […]
Unless I’ve missed it, I don’t see where you’ve addressed the subject of drywall “texturing”. Question: I’m currently in the process of getting bids for a drywall job in my shop addition. Two drywall subcontractors have given me bids, both of which include an application of drywall primer PRIOR TO the application of the orange […]
Hi, I have lots of questions so I will give you the backstory. In our front foyer of a 90+ yr old house we had wallpaper all around. I successfully peeled it off 3 of the walls, which were plaster, and the fourth turned out to be drywall (under >4layers of wallpaper). So the wallpaper […]
Want to put up a sheet rock ceiling in my basement. 16″ OC joist, Lots of advice, use half inch panels, use ultralight half inch its a lot lighter, use no sag or sag resistant, use mold resistant this is approaching rocket science, any suggestions or help would be greatly appreciated. Related posts: Hanging […]
To effectively tape a wall for painting, follow these detailed steps to ensure clean lines and prevent paint from bleeding onto unwanted areas. Preparation Steps Clean the Surface: Wipe down the areas you plan to tape with a sponge and a mild detergent solution to remove dirt and grime. Allow the surfaces to dry completely […]
When studs are more or less than 16″apart apart ;will this cause the dry wall to buckle when the wall can not be screwed at the end of the dry wall board? Hello, Thanks for writing sorry for the late response. If your studs are not 16 inch on center and say 24 inch on […]
Drywall is one of the most recognizable elements in American construction, often used by businesses specializing in custom interior designs. If you’ve ever been inside a house, office, or commercial building in the U.S., chances are you’ve been surrounded by it. But what exactly makes drywall such a staple in the American building landscape, and […]
Why do installers hang the first sheet of drywall up against the ceiling and not along the floor line? Great questions, There are actually a few reasons why this is done. The most common reason is that you want to eliminate gaps. The tighter the sheets the easier it will be to mudd and tape. […]
Should I use green sheetrock behind the stool in the bathroom? Yes, you will want to install green board behind your toliet. You will want it in your entire bathroom because of the moisture from shower, toliet etc.. This will prevent it from soaking in and damaging. Related posts: R-19 Insulation Batting in 2×4 walls […]
I have a ceiling that is 16’x20′. How many 4’x12′ sheets 5/8 thick of drywall are needed to cover my ceiling? Thanks for your question. If you have a 16×20 room that gives you 320 sq feet. You will then divide that by 48 sq ft which is what a 4×12 sheet will cover. This […]