Category: Drywall Installation & DIY
Get tips on tackling your home DIY project. From taping to finishing to types of drywall to use in different situations.
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 […]
A chain-link fence is one of the most affordable fences you can install. It is not an attractive fence. However, it is a suitable boundary marker. A major disadvantage of a chain-link fence is the lack of privacy. The large spaces in the fence allow neighbors and passers-by to see everything that’s happening in your […]
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 […]
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 […]
Wall and ceiling corners are the weakest links in a drywall installation. And they are often the first spots in your house to develop stress cracks. This guide provides you with a practical guide on the causes of drywall corner cracks and how you can fix and prevent them. You can perform a quick DIY […]
If you have successfully installed drywall on your walls, the next step is finishing and painting it. Drywall is easy to work with, but you must make sure you follow the right steps. You will need to inspect the wall and fill in any dings, scratches, or gaps in the sheets, and fill them with […]
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 […]
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 […]
After several years, you may want to repair, revamp or replace your interior walls depending on their condition. If you would like to replace wood paneling with drywall, it is essential to know the project’s average cost. You can ask for several estimates from different contractors and make a comparison. On average, replacing wood paneling […]
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 […]
A drywall corner bead is one of those important components that must be installed regardless of the wall or materials used. It is that piece of straight metal, rigid paper, or vinyl bar installed on the outside corners of drywall to offer extra protection and create a smooth edge finish. Read on to find out […]
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 […]
Drywalling your home can be expensive, but to avoid getting ripped off, it’s a good idea to know the going rate before engaging a local contractor. Typically, the average cost to install drywall is $1,842, with the real range being $1,020 to $2,876. The price can be as low as $425 for small laundries and […]
Drywall tape bubbles can be caused by a variety of factors, such as poor installation, moisture, or general wear and tear. While it may seem like a small cosmetic issue, leaving a drywall tape bubble untreated can lead to further damage and potentially even compromise the structural integrity of the wall. Fortunately, fixing a drywall […]