Textured walls have become quite the trend recently. They help bring the room design together and give it a unique aesthetic. Not only can you texture a wall to give a given room a makeover; you can also texture it to cover up mistakes! [ez-toc] So, how to texture drywall? Adding texture to your room’s […]
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After you have sanded the drywall down (and have dealt with all the drywall dust), it is time to finish it off. You can always tape and mud drywall yourself. Or, you can opt to get a professional to do it for you. You’ll get a smooth finish, but you’ll pay a lot for it.
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Drywall ceiling defects can be the result of various factors, starting with innocent accidents, installing lightning or fixtures, to more serious water leaks. These yield unsightly and dangerous ceiling spots. You should address these when you see them as they can indicate big problems that can get worse over time. [ez-toc] Of course, you can
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Invented in 1916, drywall is the popularized alternative to brick-and-mortar walls, which take time to dry up. Like fast food, drywall is a staple in today’s fast-paced construction industry. Every year, over 20 billion square feet of drywall are manufactured in North America. Luckily, drywall has also empowered more homeowners to work on their walls
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Drywall (or plasterboard) is a lifesaver when it comes to interior construction and renovations. It comes in standard sizes, which makes choosing the right panel pretty easy. While it’s essential to know the length and width of a drywall sheet before installing it, its thickness is the key factor. [ez-toc] So, if you’re planning on
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Like anything at home, drywall is subjected to damage, dirt, and stains. The stains may come from spillings, leakings, rain…the list goes on and on. Whatever the cause is, you’ve eliminated it and are now wondering how to get rid of the stains. Cleaning drywall is simple. All you often need is a sponge and
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You can spend hours sanding and patching a wall after you’ve finished installing it. It hides the wood beneath it and gives your room a smooth, uniform look. But the process of installing drywall isn’t always easy. You’ll need to use a lot of screws, nails, and other tools to hold it in place. And
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Some homeowners prefer to install a large rigid sheet over their cement wall and like to decorate it in a different fashion. Drywalls are also known as wallboard or plasterboard and they are made of plywood, wood pulp, gypsum, and similar materials. [ez-toc] Often two paperboards hold the gypsum mixture in-between as a sandwich filling
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