If you want to hang new drywall over an old ceiling, you first need to find the joists. Mark the joist position on the wall or framing. One more thing, this mark should indicate the center of the joist because two drywall pieces get screwed into one joist to create a drywall seam. St...
Written by Connor Doe on Jan 06, 2010 Reviewed by Charles Ouellet on Aug 06, 2021Beginner Mixing up drywall mud is a part of the drywall process. After you hang the drywall, you have to seal off the gaps with drywall tape and mud. You also need the mud to cover and smooth the inde...
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So I think rather than trying to tackle the removal of the texture, maybe you just want to start fresh. TOM: Yeah, and the way to do that, Lee, would be to put new drywall on top of the old drywall. Don’t remove it, because that’s a lot of work, but just go ahead and ...
After applying the kit, just slap on some “mud” and your done! Well, and then repaint your wall. Seriously, I go with this option as often as I can. The patches cost around $3 to $8 depending on the size. If you have to buy drywall and tape anyway, it’s probably cheaper to...
For filling joints, a bucket of pre-mixed, all-purpose drywall compound (also known as drywall mud) is recommended. Stir the bucket to a smooth consistency and fill a mud pan with enough joint compound to make one full coat over the joint you'll be working on. The technique for finishin...
This little tip will help your tape adhere to the surface. Using your bucket of water, run the drywall tape quickly through the water so that both sides are wet. Put the tape up on the wall, and cover all joints. Center the tape so it is centered over the joint. ...
Is the core of the drywall damaged? Yes to either one. Go to the article on 'Drywall Patching', for instructions on using mud and tape to patch drywall. Are the holes small, perhaps from picture hangers or nails? If you have dents are they less than a quarter of an inch deep? Then...
d like to keep kids or pets in (or out) or where you’d like to add some style with an adjustable level of privacy and lighting. This DIY Dutch door is a great option for a mudroom or laundry room (to help hide the dirty clothes!), but would look right at home on a chicken ...
How Long Can You Leave a Cat Home Alone? Some dog owners grapple with their pooch's separation anxiety, a real nightmare where even stepping out the door can trigger Fido to bark non-stop or chew a hole in the drywall (trust me, I've been there). ...