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If drywall is not installed correctly, it will show a lot of defects, especially on the ceiling. Any uneven areas will become more prominent over time, and your drywall may … Read Post

There are many options available for secure panels of drywall to wooden studs.  Nails, drywall screws, and self-tapping screws are commonly used to secure gypsum boards during drywall installation.  Coarse … Read Post

Taking on a home improvement project comes with many questions.  When installing or repairing drywall, many steps are needed to ensure a successful and smooth finish.  Between hanging gypsum board, … Read Post

Vinyl wallpaper is tricky to work with, particularly when it comes time to remove or cover it with something more aesthetically appealing.  Painting directly over it is a lot more … Read Post

Typically, drywall is installed after the windows are in place to ensure a precise wall placement against the window frame. What do you do if your windows are delayed, and … Read Post

There are a few more steps to take after taping and applying joint compound to your drywall seams to finish the job. Once the joint compound has dried, the seams … Read Post

When hanging up a picture frame, mirror, curtain rod, or another heavy item, you’ll need to ensure it is getting all the support it needs.  Installation requires a drywall anchor … Read Post

Taking on a drywall project is a common home improvement task among homeowners.  If you are doing drywall installation for the first time, there are many structural things to consider.  … Read Post

The last thing you want is to step back from your drywall job and see a bunch of drywall seams. These seams are often a real eyesore and can detract … Read Post

If you take a close look at a typical 4’-by-8’-foot sheet of drywall, you’ll notice not all the edges are structured the same way.  More specifically, the edges along the … Read Post

Installing drywall by yourself for the first is a bit tricky.  It’s essential to know the dos and don’ts of the drywall installation to make sure you get it right … Read Post

If you are planning to tile your kitchen backsplash or the walls in your bathroom, there are a few things you will need to do to ensure the job goes … Read Post

Tackling your first drywall installation project tends to be intimidating.  There are many factors to consider, especially when it comes to drywall mud.  Applying joint compounds or multiple coats of … Read Post

Knowing how hot drywall gets before catching on fire is useful information for any homeowner to have.  Often we have drywall around wood-burning stoves, fireplaces, or near ovens in the … Read Post

When the typical layman thinks of drywall and its uses, they probably think of the standard grey half-inch, or so gypsum board used to line their walls.  However, it’s also … Read Post

If you find yourself looking over at a wall in your house, you may notice studs through the drywall.  This is a pain to fix as a full wall replacement.  … Read Post

To hang a picture frame on your wall in an area without a stud, you must use a drywall anchor. Without a drywall anchor, the screw will have nothing to … Read Post

Installing drywall seems like a pretty straightforward task, but it is often surprisingly complicated in reality.  There are many factors to consider, with perhaps the most glaring issue being whether … Read Post

If you are replacing drywall or gypsum board in your mobile home, you want to know what size is typically used.  Since mobile homes are lightweight, it makes sense to … Read Post

If you are a drywall rookie, you are likely learning as much as possible to ensure your project comes out well.  If you aren’t using drywall adhesive, you’re more likely … Read Post

If you have ever hung drywall in your home, you likely had some drywall mud left over after the job. You probably stored the remaining joint compound in your shed … Read Post

If you’ve just finished applying a coat of drywall mud to your drywall joints or completed skim layers, it is tempting to start right away on the next steps to … Read Post

If you’ve got a lot of drywall you’re saving for a project, you’re probably wondering how to store it properly to ensure it stays safe and structurally sound for weeks … Read Post

If you are a homeowner doing some DIY work or finally finishing your basement, you are probably wondering what kind of materials to use.  You have probably have seen drywall … Read Post

You’re likely starting with framing and electrical if you are tackling your first home renovation project.  The next step would be the drywall, and you may find yourself wondering if … Read Post