The first step in drywall removal is to evaluate the affected area and decide how much drywall needs to be taken out. This is critical for addressing moisture damage, preventing further issues, and ensuring an efficient restoration process. Visual Inspection: Look for discolored or damaged drywall,...
Tip 3 helps you cut drywall to the right size. For example, the length of drywall I needed was 45 5/8 inches. But at the length of 45 5/8″ the width was 52 5/8″ which was wider than the initial 52 3/4″ measurement. Had I assumed the width was 52 3/4″ (minus the 1/...
The outside corners of your drywall can take a beating. If yours need to be repaired, you can easily fix them on your own. All you need are some basic supplies and a little time. Here’s what you’ll need to make your repair: ...
If you have mastered taping a regular drywall joint, you are now ready to try an inside corner. I have a method for inside corners that provides near professional results. It involves a few more steps however than what some others may show you. The steps shown on this page are for a ...
Tap the nail in gently to avoid damaging the paint or drywall surrounding the hole any more than necessary. Leave at least 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) protruding from the wall to ensure that the hanging ribbon has plenty of room to sit comfortably.[5] Hammering the nail in at a slight downw...
To ensure that you get a tight fit around the corners of cabinets and doors there is a simple method to use. Make a diagonal cut in the excess vinyl from the edge of the vinyl to the corner of the door or cabinet. Now fold down one edge, fold down the other edge and trim off th...
It may be the perfect solution for you, your family, and your home. If you're building a new home, you may want to consider designing a bathroom differently than you would if you're remodeling an existing bathroom. On the next page, find out more about how these two bathroom designs ...
Drywall anchorsInstalling the hardware Measure where the brackets for the curtain rod will go. First, measure two inches out to the side from each of the top corners of the window molding and make a pencil mark. (Or the corner of the window if there is no molding.) Next, measure four ...
or drywall -- at least three inches larger than the light's housing to cover the portion of the fixture that is in the attic. This box can then be sealed to the drywall. It cannot be covered with insulation, however, as heat buildup inside the fixture could cause problems with the wir...
“Microcement (also called microconcrete) is a polymer-modified cement-based coating which can be applied thinly to almost any surface, both indoors and outdoors,” explains Jenna. “It bonds strongly to nearly everything, including drywall, wood, concrete, and tile. It can be applied to walls...