Find out how to put up drywall over old, textured drywall. Get tips on using 3/8-inch drywall and putting the sheets on vertically. Also learn how to deal with junction boxes and door jambs. by The HostsLeave a Comment LESLIE: Now we’re going to take a call from Georgia where Lee...
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...
Hold onto the wood and drive a drywall screw into the wall above and below the hole into the wood. If the hole is too small to get your hand into, use a piece of the mesh tape to wrap around the wood to hold onto while you drive your screws. It’s all about working smarter, no...
Hanging drywall may sound complicated, but that doesn't have to be the case. Follow these step-by-step instructions and your installation will go smoothly.
Load up your cordless driver with a drywall screw and leave it where you can reach it. Then, work a batten backer into the hole. Hang on to it so it doesn’t fall down into the stud bay; grab your drill. Pop a screw into the batten through the wallboard. Remember that as the scr...
Drywall taping knife(like a putty knife) 2-inch putty knife Here’s how to get started: Use a 2-inch putty knife to pry the bottom corner of wallpaper away from the wall enough that you can get a good grip on it. Continue pulling the paper slowly, making sure to keep your hand cl...
Make sure it is drywall primer. Here’s what I used: Step 6- Texture dry wall Now, it’s time to texture the dry wall! According to Johnny and several websites it doesn’t not matter if you prime first or texture first over drywall. I primed first, and it worked great. I tested...
As in, some bozo had “secured” the upper cabinets to the walls by pounding drywall anchors into the plaster and then fastening the cabinet boxes to those plastic plugs. God only knows how they never fell off, even during an actual earthquake. ↩︎ Considering how great the new cabinets...
Often a fresh coat of paint can do the trick to bring new life to a bedroom, but sometimes a little more work is involved. Fixr estimates the national average to completely remodel a room – from replacing the drywall on the walls and ceiling to new flooring – at nearly $8,000...
Look:Yes, you’ll need to look for dripping or pooled water, but also check for wet spots on the wall, including damp drywall and wet spots on the ceiling. Listen:Listen for unusual banging, bubbling, clanks, or whistling sounds.