Today you’ll learn how hang drywall ceilings by yourself and without killing your back. Furthermore you’ll see how to perfectly cut around a bathroom fan. This tutorial was done in a small bathroom but you can copy a lot of the tips for other parts of your home. Here are the supplie...
Most cement board is 1/2 inch thick, so use 1/2 inch drywall to match. If your cement board and drywall are of different thicknesses, screw shims to the studs
Wipe walls down to remove any dust (there is dust even if you didn’t make repairs so wiping is important either way) Prime any surfaces that need it (if you made sheetrock repairs you will need to prime those places, also any spot where raw sheetrock may show where you pulled the cau...
When I say “variation” there are several factors that determine how the knockdown will look. One of the factors is the “surface” that is going to be textured. New drywall, primed drywall or a previously painted surfaces. Another texture variable would be the consistency of how thick or...
For example, if you’re using ½-inch drywall, you’ll need to use 1-1/4 inch screws. However, if you’re using 3/4-inch thick drywall, you’ll need to use 1-5/8 inch screws. Drywall Installation Tips Here are a few tips to keep in mind when installing drywall screws: ...
Many are wondering: How much does it cost to build a house and how a house is built? What holds up the ceilings and the walls? What keeps the rain out? What parts go into making a house? How many different people are involved when a house goes up? If you would like to know the...
How is an internal wall built? An internal wall is built by establishing a frame with a top plate attached to the ceiling, bottom plate fixed to the floor, and studs placed between the two at regular intervals. The frame is then covered with materials like drywall or plaster to form the...
few specific chemicals into the material. It’s structurally similar to drywall; the true difference lies in the brand name. Both drywall and sheetrock can be used for walls and ceilings, and other than the brand name, the price is the main difference. Plan to pay a bit more to texture ...
When properly installed, closed cell foam (spray or board) provides two benefits: first and foremost it’s a great insulator with MUCH better R values per inch than fiberglass, and secondly when you use closed cell foam that’s at least 1-1/2 inches thick, it actually acts as a vapor ...
While both spackle and joint compound are used to repair and patch walls and ceilings, they aren't exactly the same thing. Below, we’ve outlined the main difference between spackle and joint compound to help you choose the right one for your home improvement project. GeorgePeters What Is ...