In this tutorial I drywalled over the existing plaster ceiling. If you're in a similar predicament my tips will help. What are the first steps to hanging drywall ceilings? Step 1: Find the Joists If you want to hang new drywall over an old ceiling, you first need to find the joists....
This is why mold growth is typically noted on bathroom ceilings long before it accumulates on the walls. If left unaddressed for an extended period of time, the moisture and mold growth can eventually degrade the dry wall and cause the paint to bubble. Mold growth in the corners is often ...
Wood Planks. Plastic Panels. Plywood. Veneer Plaster. Pegboard. Lath and Plaster. Wahoo Walls. Textured Wall Panels. Is sheet rock the same as cement board? Today moisture resistant sheetrock has been replaced in the shower area withcement board. Cement board is a water proof product and will...
insulating regular wood framed walls. In fact, improperly insulated basement walls are one of the biggest reasons for mold in homes. If you don’t do this correctly you’ll be exposing your family to dangerous mold exposure. In this article I’ll show youHow To Insulate Basement Walls...
This is where uninsulated ceilings show their advantage. Because they lack insulation, air is free to move on both sides of the sheetrock, allowing dryout to occur much more rapidly. Additionally, if mechanical dry out techniques are necessary, such as dehumidifiers and air movers, the free ...
It was the only thing we could really afford to do. Over the years painting became easier and more like therapy to me. Ceilings not so much but you understand that if you have ever painted over your head. I hope you learned something from today’s post. ...
How to Tile Shower Ceilings ByTodd FratzelonBathrooms Tweet Last week I was asked if I could explain how to install tile on an overhead surface (shower ceiling). Well I’ve done it once so I thought I’d share my experience installing marble tile on a shower ceiling. ...
the sheetrock that makes up their ceiling because everything is tightly screwed to the floor joists, and/or glued tight to a concrete slab. All those mechanical connections are the string between the two soup cans in the aforementioned analogy. We have to “cut the string” to stop the ...
In general, they can expect to pay 10 to 25 percent less for prefabricated houses over stick-built construction. Typically, land is the biggest cash outlay for a prefabricated house. And, depending on your skill level, construction could be the other big expense. People who ordered Sears, ...
It may surprise some to learn that sound travels easily through wood framing and the layer of drywall or sheetrock – usually the largest point of connection between you and your neighbors, whether in a home or commercial building. From the perspective of acoustics, it means planning properly wi...