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.
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 […]
