Category: Drywall Guides
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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 […]
It is essential to know about the different types of drywall and their applications around the house. Greenboard is a drywall type that is suitable for use in areas with high humidity levels like bathrooms. Although manufacturers produce greenboard from standard drywall components, and it contains a gypsum core. Greenboard is reinforced with additional elements […]
Although costlier mold-resistant drywall (aka green board) is certainly worth its price tag when drywalling bathrooms. The amount you will save on Mold problems in the future makes it well worthwhile. Other Examples of such moisture-prone areas include kitchens and laundry spaces. How does mold-resistant drywall work? Mold-resistant drywall normally resists mold infestation through its […]
Often, you may find that you need someone to fix and paint drywall. It would, therefore, make more sense to find a painter who can also fix drywall or a repairman who can also paint. Most professional painters can fix, replace, and repair drywall before painting. Surfaces always need to be smooth to get a […]
Soundproofing of walls is certainly the way to go when looking to rid an internal environment such as that of a household of external noise. It is usually employed in situations where there is a need to reduce or eliminate external noise pressure without bringing down the walls. Adding soundproofing insulation is one of the […]
Learning the various drywall sizes is absolutely essential when looking to renovate your walls and ceilings with the same. Drywalls mostly come in sheet sizes measuring 4 by 8 feet. Larger drywall sheets measuring either 4 by 12 or 4 by 16 feet are however also available. Be that as it may, it is important […]
When you are looking to jazz up your living room with a painting or hang your new flat-screen TV, you are going to need to know the weight limits of your drywall. The average ½ inch drywall can safely hold up to 60 pounds with a typical drywall screw mount. If you are able to […]
Drywall comes in different types, thicknesses, and sizes. The weight of one sheet of drywall is mostly determined by its size and thickness. Standard drywall of size 4’ x 10’ by ½’ weighs about 64 pounds while a 4’ x 12’ by ½’ drywall weighs about 77 pounds. As the size and thickness increase, so […]
Dangerous asbestos is commonly found in the mud or joint compound used in drywall and sheetrock installed in the nineties (1930s to 1980s). Living in a house with the compound could lead to accidental exposure that may trigger illness in the short or long term for occupants. Asbestos present in old drywall and sheetrock should […]
Drywall comes in different types that are used for various purposes around the house. For instance, the bathroom and kitchen drywall are different from the rest of the rooms. This is because areas subjected to moisture and lightly damp conditions should have water and mold-resistant drywall. Bathrooms need moisture-resistant drywall that will not be damaged […]
Installing drywall is a great way of refreshing the look of a room that has old paneling. However, the process of first removing the paneling and thereafter installing the drywall can be both time-consuming and tedious. And while you can always use a contractor to make things easier on yourself, most contractors tend to charge […]
Having something that can slow down the rate at which fire spreads can come in handy in preventing fire damage. It can also slow it down enough to give occupants a chance to escape to safety. And in some cases, it can give people a chance to put it out before it gets out of […]