Category Archives: Finishing
What to Do and What Not to Do When Finishing Sheetrock
There are many people who are in the business of homes. Home builders, home buying and home repairs. One of the most common, affordable and versatile materials to building or repairing walls or ceilings in most houses now is, using drywall. Drywall is gypsum plaster that has additives in it that make it fireproof, water … Continue reading
What Primer Should I Use on Drywall?
The best primer for bare drywall depends on what expectations you have from the paint you will apply over it. You have a few options, the short answer is – primer is not the best option for new drywall, a drywall sealer such as Zinsser Gardz is or Zinsser Drywall Primer sealer. However, keep in … Continue reading
How to Finish Drywall Seams
I hope I can explain this so that most people will understand it, so that they can finish their own drywall, easily. It’s not easy to do, it took me quite a few years, before I became pretty good at finishing drywall. The key to finishing drywall is that practice and practice makes perfect and … Continue reading
Let a Drywall Contractor do your Drywall Finishing
Over the years, I have reluctantly undertaken many drywall projects. Not by choice, but simply out of necessity. When money has been tight, rather than hiring a qualified dry wall contractor who actually knows what he is doing, I have often gotten in over my head with what turned out to be a remodeling fiasco. … Continue reading
Different Drywall Finishing Techniques
Installing drywall can not only enhance the beauty of a room, but also add insulation which can lower your heating bill. Many people describe the practice of drywall finishing as more of an art than a renovation or construction project. Drywall finishing is one of the most important parts of installing drywall. For instance, if … Continue reading