Drywall screws should be properly "dimpled" into the wallboard so that they will not be visible. Using a screw gun for larger jobs will save time and produce a cleaner result. For smaller jobs we recommend a drywall screw-setter that will properly dimple your screwheads using a standard dril...
After the contractor frames the walls with dimensional studs, he hangs large panels of drywall to form a smooth wall surface. Drywall screws, with their trumpet-shaped heads, securely attach the panels to the wall studs. While hanging drywall isn't complicated, the large sheets of compressed gy...
When it comes to drywall screws, one size does not fit all. The use of a different type of drywall screw will depend on the thickness of the sheet of drywall, the type of wall studs you’re working with, and the ceiling height in the room. The majority of drywall that most homeowners...
Drywall is a commonly used material in residential construction. And while it’s generally durable, it can be damaged, leaving you with unsightly holes or cracks in your wall. Fortunately, drywall is relatively easy to repair, and in many cases, you may even be able to fix it yourself. D...
The first step with the bathroom remodel was to remove everything from the bathroom. To remove the vanity, I first scored all of the caulk seams around the edges of the vanity, then removed the two screws that were holding the vanity to the wall. ...
How to Cover Holes in Drywall - in Style!: Disclaimer: this is, at the time of writing, not a spouse-approved method for covering holes in drywall. It is much more of a way to incorporate these holes into an art piece that may or may not meet your (or th
How to hang a gallery wall Supplies: Frames Wrapping paper with a cutting grid on the back Pencil Painter’s tape Nails Drywall plugs and screws Tools: Measuring tape Level Hammer Drill Screwdriver Instructions: Step 1: Unroll the wrapping paper (print down) to the desired length. If the wra...
A vapor barrier is intended to keep water vapor or water molecules from passing through the barrier. Water vapor is a gas or "vapor". Plastic or polyethylene is a vapor barrier. The plastic sometimes used on the warm-side of building walls (on the wall interior under drywall in northern ...
Removing new-construction recessed lights can be quite a task, especially when there is no access to the attic. You might need to disturb the ceiling drywall, which requires heavy-duty tools. Typically, the new construction-type cans are held by brackets in place. ...
Get a fabric that fits in the wall color and furniture in the room. Get four studs and attach them in a rectangular shape with screws or strong glue. Staple the wood frame with the fabric. Make a hole that can be used to mount the TV. Use adhesive strips to put up the frame ...