HOW TO USE A DRYWALL SANDER BENEFITS OF THE DRYWALL SANDER As with any DIY job, having the right tool makes all the difference. The drywall sander has been spec...
Generally, you can repair small- to medium-sized drywall holes yourself, but if your wall has a unique texture or look, it may require a professional’s help. A pro can “achieve a drywall repair that blends seamlessly into the existing wall or ceiling, making the damage look like it nev...
The key is to cut a blank of drywall bigger than the hole, then on the back of the blank, expose a “plug” of drywall just a bit smaller than the hole. You do this with a series of clever cuts and breaks. What’s great about this is that while you remove the oversized portion ...
This is the fantastic clear drywall primer made to stabilize drywall that's lost it's top layer of paper. This is easy to apply and dries fast.CLICK THE IMAGE NOW TO BUY IT. Before they apply this special sealer they need to sand off any loose or ragged paper edges. The special seale...
How to Find Wall Studs—Even if You Don't Have a Stud Finder Larger holes in drywall are typically the result of an accident. Someone fell into the drywall, an object hit the drywall, or a hole was cut in the wrong location and needs to be patched. These larger holes aren't as qui...
to do this, simply place your new piece of corner bead over the small patch pieces. Adjust as needed, securing your patch piece of corner bead with drywall screws. Apply two to three coats of joint compound as needed and let dry per manufacturer instructions. Then sand and paste as needed...
As in, some bozo had “secured” the upper cabinets to the walls by pounding drywall anchors into the plaster and then fastening the cabinet boxes to those plastic plugs. God only knows how they never fell off, even during an actual earthquake. ↩︎ Considering how great the new cabinets...
MY LATEST VIDEOS After applying the kit, just slap on some “mud” and your done! Well, and then repaint your wall. Seriously, I go with this option as often as I can. The patches cost around $3 to $8 depending on the size. If you have to buy drywall and tape anyway, it’s ...
I’ve always thought everything I need to know I learned in kindergarten. Apparently everything I need to know I can learn on YouTube. At least that’s what I recently discovered through the process of renovating the fireplace with my husband after watch
After cleaning, lightly sand the surface. The best bond requires some sanding, so I do not recommend skipping the sanding step. You want your paint to have the best bond for long-lasting results and a perfect finish. For sanding, you only need to “rough up” the surface. Unless the ...