Category: Drywall Guides
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Many homeowners don’t finish their basements for various reasons. However, the most common one we hear is the cost – and for a good reason. Finishing your basement can leave a massive hole in your budget. The most expensive part of finishing a basement is usually the flooring and wall framing. When combined, both these […]
Drywall is available in different sizes. You can choose the best size to fit the task at hand. The most common size of drywall is 4ft by 8 ft, but you are able to buy them half the size at 2ft x 4ft for smaller jobs. ½ inch thickness sheets are also available and used […]
Even though drywall is quite cheap as a finishing material, some cost-effective alternatives can give you a different look for your garage space. Some affordable garage wall finishing alternatives include OSB, metal panels, plywood, and backer boards. Depending on your budget, you can choose either of these materials to finish your garage wall. Each has […]
Foam board insulation is a great alternative to the most common insulation material, the fiberglass batt insulation. Foam board insulation has a higher R-Value per inch of thickness than fiberglass, and it is moisture resistant and quite easy to work with. Because of its resistance to moisture, foam board insulation is an ideal choice for […]
Shiplap gives your room interest and texture. Installing shiplap is not on the list of the most complex home projects but it requires some precautions before installation. You can nail shiplap directly over drywall or remove the drywall first before installing. In both cases you need to make sure you are nailing into the studs […]
Most basements are surrounded by soil and consequently, water in the soil can seep through the basement walls causing mold and mildew. A moisture, mold, and mildew-resistant drywall such as PURPLE®drywall made by National Gypsum is the best drywall to finish your basement with. One step down from that would be Greenboard drywall which is […]
Drywall is a popular building material. However, it is not a perfect material. You can’t use it in every area of a home. And so if you are planning on finishing your garage, doing an exhaustive cost-benefit analysis of using drywall is always advisable. Yes, you should drywall your garage. This is because it is […]
Wainscoting is the technical term for wood paneling that you see around the bottom of walls. Wainscoting is a decorative and functional system of wood panels applied to the lower portion of interior walls, especially in the dining room, living room, or entryway. For many years wainscoting has been installed to protect walls from chair […]
Drywall is one of the most popular building components on the market that is used in most homes. It is an expensive material that is easy to work with. The first step of installing drywall is to determine how much material and everything else you will need for the project. For a 1200 sq foot […]
When the time comes to finish your basement it is natural to have some dilemmas about what material to choose for your ceiling. Both drop ceilings and drywall are good options for finishing a basement, and of course, both of them have pros and cons. Let’s go together through all the aspects of both materials […]
Drywall installation gives garages a finished look, covers messy wiring, and also provides insulation and noise reduction. The type of drywall that you will use usually is dictated by local building codes. For most of your garage, you can use standard drywall, 1/2 inch thick. While on the other hand, for the ceiling and walls, […]
Finishing a garage definitely adds some value to a home. But the question is: compared to the cost of finishing the garage, is the increase in value worth the trouble? If all you want to do is to create a space that is both aesthetically pleasing and useful, then finishing an unfinished garage is totally […]
If you’re like most homeowners, finishing your garage is probably the last thing on your home renovation list. After all, if you just use it to store your car or other valuables, the aesthetics won’t really matter. But once you’re looking to sell your home, you might want to rethink this decision. The truth is, […]
One of the main benefits of using regular drywall is that it is fire-resistant. However, it can only stop the spread of fire for about 30 minutes. And so if you want to make your home safer, using a material with a higher fire rating is imperative. You need Type X fireproof drywall because it […]
When renovating your basement, one of the aspects that can easily change its overall appearance is the ceiling. With the right ceiling style, even the darkest of basements could turn into a beautiful space in your house. But there being tons of ceiling ideas to choose from, many homeowners find it hard to pick one […]
Mudding drywall is an easy and inexpensive way of finishing and repairing drywall. And taping is an essential step in the mudding process. However, is it something that you can skip? Yes, you can mud drywall without taping. This is because taping only reinforces the joint, seam, or repair work. And while it helps in […]
Drywall is a low-cost gypsum and paper material that provides you quick wall coverage to framed walls. You can not use regular drywall in the bathroom. Moisture-resistant drywall must be used for high humidity areas. Greenboard drywall is the most common solution. Greenboard drywall is not appropriate for areas that experience a great amount of […]
Drywall installation or repair costs can go through the roof if you don’t know what is required from the word go. On average, you will need roughly 20 drywall sheets (standard 4 x 8 ft) for a 12 x 12 room. The total cost to purchase all the drywall sheets for a 12 by 12 […]