Step 10:Use an eight-inch knife to apply several skim coats of joint compound over the repair, making each one slightly larger than the preceding one. Sand the final coat smooth with 220-grit sandpaper. Finish by rolling on a coat of primer, followed by two topcoats of paint. And note...
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...
In fact, the upper part of the truss may expand as it is exposed to high humidity. This causes an upward expansion that pulls the drywall up with it, causing cracking at the interior ceiling corners.Solution: Install a backing angle designed to minimize inside corner movement and thus ...
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Hanging drywall may sound complicated, but that doesn't have to be the case. Follow these step-by-step instructions and your installation will go smoothly.
how to: plastering DIY Tips Welcome to how to plaster great drywall plastering tips Learn how to plaster a wall, ceiling, etc. Plastering tips on how to install drywall plasterboard, repair or patch cracks, holes, cut cornice and much more. ...
Bathroom Mold on Drywall How to Apply Texture Repair Textured Drywall More Drywall Tutorials New Products & Methods 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 inv...
Repair the ceiling's plaster, making sure there are no cracks, holes, etc. Prime the ceiling before texturing. Texture compound applied to an unprimed ceiling dries very quickly, causing lap marks where wet compound is applied next to dry compound. ...
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I’ve written about repairing plaster walls before, but sometimes there are sections of plaster that have been removed or are missing and you need to fill in the gaps. I’ll show you how to easily fill in these missing sections. This repair also works on drywall for all you new house ...