Monthly Archives: August 2010
Learn How To Paint Drywall
Painting drywall is a fairly specialized task but with the right equipment, tools and preparation it is one that can be achieved by nearly anyone. The following steps apply: 1 – Drywalling jobs are best done when the weather is fairly warm and not too humid. Make certain that the surface to be painted is … Continue reading
Wainscoting and Drywall
Although many are unfamiliar with what wainscoting is, it has become a very popular form of wall design or décor. It’s actually been used for over a hundred years, but went “out of style” for many years and recently has come back full force. Wainscot is paneling of some sort that is used on the … Continue reading
Drywall Ceiling Water Damage
Repairing water damage is never a pleasant prospect, but drywall damage repair is less onerous than repairs to some other materials. Ceiling water damage repair for drywall is rather more complicated than repairs to walls, and presents some extra issues. First of all is the possibility that enough water may have accumulated behind the ceiling … Continue reading
The Differences Between Different Types of Drywall
Drywall is considered the standard finishing material for interior walls. It consists of an inner core made out of gypsum plaster with a heavy paper cover. Attached to the framing of your walls, drywall covers the insulation, electrical wires, and plumbing. The seams are then covered with drywall tape and compound to create a seamless, … Continue reading
Learn How to Drywall
If you want to learn how to drywall it can be a tricky process but fortunately learning how to install drywall is never as hard as people may say. You will want to learn how to do it right so finishing drywall is not a huge chore for you. Make sure you have the right … Continue reading
Eliminate and Remove Drywall Mold
Would you know what to look for if you had mold in your home? Sure it’s easy to spot that green fungi growing on your sandwich bread, but what about the black stuff that can appear on places like drywall. If you’re seeing black spots that look similar to the green stuff, you’ve got a … Continue reading
Proper Drywall Taping Techniques and Supplies
If you’re in the process of improving your home, there’s a good chance you’ll need to learn to tape drywall. It can be a pretty intimidating process if you don’t know what you’re doing, but it’s really extremely easy. Even kids can manage to tape drywall successfully. Here’s a look at all the drywall supplies … Continue reading
Makita BFS450 Cordless Drywall Screwdriver Review
Vanished are the days of utilizing large and immense power tools to do the easiest projects. In comes the latest generation of power tools from Makita. For example, the Makita BFS450 Cordless Drywall Screwdriver Kit, which has a very condensed structure. It is just 10.5 inches in size and weighs a sheer 4.2lbs. Because this … Continue reading