A drywall finisher’s ability to prevent drywall cracks over time places them ahead of the pack, and is the mark of a true pro. For more pro tips like these, Trim-Tex is here to help — every week, we publish something new to help drywallers of all skill levels. Never miss an upd...
One inside corner of our l/r on an exterior wall is crumbling floor to ceiling. We can see bubbling and/or cracks along the entire height of the corner – in some spots the crack bubble is 1/2″ from the corner in others it is 1″ from the corner. I used a knife to cut away ...
plastic boards or bitumen coating) into the wall. In general, this is taken care of in new buildings, but they can also be retrofitted into old buildings if the specifications of the house allow it. This requires the wall to be cut open with special tools. ...
Your screen protector may be causing your touchscreen issues, especially if it’s been a while since you’ve replaced it or you have cracks or air bubbles that may be interfering with your touch. First, remove your screen protector by sliding a credit card under one corner and prying it ...
. Paint five or six strokes perpendicular to the edge of the ceiling or the wall. Next, smooth over these strokes with a single, long stroke, painting out from the corner first, then vertically. Where the wall and ceiling come together, use downward strokes on the wall first followed by ...
If there is no steel, inadequate steel, or the loads are too heavy (either during construction or in service), then the cracks can become wider. For a slab on ground that may not be significant, but for a wall or beam or column, cracks may signal structural problems. Learn more about...
Step 1: When two sheets of drywall meet at an outside wall corner, they're protected by an L-shaped metal strip called a corner bead. Corner bead is nailed over the corner and then concealed by two or three layers of joint compound. Metal corner bead is pretty tough stuff, but it's...
If you’re replacing wallpaper for tile, first, strip back the wallpaper to the plaster. Remembering to fill in any holes or cracks that you find with a suitable filler, then coating with primer. Once this is completely dry,you are readyto start tiling!
Using an 8" putty knife, apply a thin finishing coat to every seam and every corner. This is also a good opportunity to put a second coat on every screw dimple. Fill Any Low Spots Make sure that all of your joints are level with your wallboard. You should be able to place the edge...
Pro Tip:Fill in any cracks or chips in the floor with caulk, then sand it down to get a smooth surface. Step 2 - Protect Your Floorboards Before you begin painting, line the entire room with painter's tape. Place it all around the base of your walls on every wall in the room. Ot...