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Drywall Estimating
To determine how many four by eight drywall panels to buy, divide the square footage you need to cover by thirty-two. You'll ... |
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Drywall Install Tips
Here’s another great tip from BobVila.com.
Although the two words are often used interchangeably, sheetrock is actually a ... |
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Drywall Joints
As a final check when taping drywall joints, use a side light to check for smoothness. The light can be a halogen worklight, a ... |
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Drywall Seams
Here's a helpful tip for getting really smooth drywall seams. After you've laid the tape in a four inch bed of compound, apply ... |
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Drywall Types
Here’s another great tip from BobVila.com.
U.S. Gypsum developed a way to sandwich plaster between two paper faces and make ... |
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Drywall vs. Blue Board
When choosing wallboard, remember the difference between drywall and blue board. Drywall panels are covered with paper that ... |
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Finish Your Basement
Finishing your basement is a good way to add space and value to your home. You'll need to add a vapor barrier and insulation ... |
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Getting Rid of Mold
Here’s another great tip from BobVila.com.
It’s certainly not new on the scene, but in this age of tightly built homes, ... |
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Hanging Drywall in Corners
Start by putting a large sheet of drywall and marking a location to make a cut. Next, snap a chalk line, score the drywall and ... |
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Hanging Wallboard
When hanging wallboard on an angle, try this technique. Measure the length from the edge of the wall to the end of the angle. ... |
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In-Wall Speakers
When installing in-wall speakers, use a drywall saw to cut the hole. A utility knife will make the cleanest cuts in drywall, ... |
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No-Coat Drywall Corners
If you've ever done your own drywall, you know the corners are the tricky part. These no-coat drywall corners are ready made ... |
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Painting Plaster
If you're repainting older plaster, take the extra prep time to make the effort worthwhile. Use patching plaster to smooth ... |
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Patching Damaged Drywall
Here’s another great tip from BobVila.com.
Drywall has been the wall finishing material of choice for most of a century ... |
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Storage Wall
To conveniently store drywall, paneling, plywood and other long boards, build a second wall out about 2 ft. from a shop wall. ... |
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T Square
A 4-ft. T-square for drywalling can come in handy for other projects. Besides being helpful in drywalling, it can be useful ... |
