Drywall Installation

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How to Build and Use a Drywall Lift

Support your drywall materials during a mounting operation.

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Hanging Drywall Over Plaster

Give your rooms a face lift.

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How to Step Up Your Drywalling Expertise

Here's what you should know before starting a new project.

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8 Essential Drywall Tools

With these on hand, the process is much easier.

A man applying texture to a ceiling.
7 Drywall Texture Techniques

Staring at the ceiling? Here are seven ways to add more dimension to bare walls.

Someone working with drywall mud on greenboard.
The 5 Types of Drywall Mud

What you need to know about the five types of drywall mud.

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Dust Free Drywall Sanding: A How-To Guide

Drywall dust gets everywhere, making it hard to clean up.

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Installing Rounded Drywall Corners

To add a different feel and architectural ambiance to your home, install rounded drywall corners. They

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How to Install an Access Panel in Drywall

If you need to be able to get behind a wall and access a pipe or wiring, an access panel is the best

Mosaic tile being installed over drywall in a bathroom.
How to Tile Over Sheetrock

Learn what steps you need to take next time you have a tiling project to install over drywall.

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Installing Drywall In Cold Weather

Temperature can impact the materials.

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Cutting Drywall Right the First Time

You just need the right tools and proper technique.

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When to Use a Vapor Barrier during Drywall Installation

Drywalls are often strengthened with vapor barriers.

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How to Finish Blueboard Seams with Mesh Tape

Finishing blue board seams with mesh tape is something that you will need to do to finish it.

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How to Use Metal Drywall Studs

Using metal drywall studs is something that is becoming more and more popular with new renovations.

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How to Texturize Sheetrock

Applying texture to sheetrock can be accomplished by following the steps that are outlined below.

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How to Build Staggered Stud Partition Walls

You can use studs to create partition walls that give the illusion of much-needed extra space.

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How to Use a Texture Sprayer to Make Popcorn Texture

For those wanting to have popcorn texture, it can be done with a drywall texture sprayer.

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Tips for Hanging Drywall Over Old Walls

Hanging new drywall over damaged walls is sometimes the best fix, but here’s what to look out for when you tackle this simple solution.

Using Drywall Compounds Properly

Using drywall compounds properly is important.

How to Attatch a Drywall Corner Bead

That smooth area on outside corners of finished drywall.

How to Install Decorative Drywall Panels

An effective way of enhancing the look of a room.

How to Mix Veneer Plaster

Before beginning to work with veneer plaster.

How to Use a Texture Sprayer to Make Orange Peel Texture

Just the phrase drywall texture sprayer can be daunting.

Common Causes of Pitting in Mesh Drywall Tape

Mesh drywall tape is made from thin strands of fiberglass.

Cutting Cement Board for Bathrooms

Cutting cement board is similar to cutting tile.

How to Use a Plumb Line Easily

A plumb line is a simple tool that makes life easier.

Ceiling Panels: How to Install Floating Ceiling Joints

An inexpensive alternative to traditional sheetrock

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Using a Drywall Jack for Ceiling Repair and Installation

A drywall jack can be of great help when installing drywall on a ceiling.

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How to Attach a Furring Strip to Dry Foundation Walls

A furring strip, at its most basic level, is a thin strip of wood or metal that provides a level surface

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3 Popular Veneer Plaster Options

Veneer plaster provides a strong surface that is resistant to scratches, cracks and dents.

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How to Blend Old Drywall With New Drywall

Blending is easy with these eight simple steps.

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Tips for Applying Drywall Mud

How drywalling can be done by any DIYer.

Drywall being installed in a bathroom.
Bathroom Drywall Installation

Installing drywall in your bathroom has one difference from other parts of the house.

How to Install Drywall Corner Bead

A definite project for homeowners to tackle.

Painting Drywall For DIY Newbies

Painting drywall's a straightforward home improvement task.

How to Mud and Tape Drywall

One of the most important skills needed for drywall.

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How to Drywall Corners

The technique takes some practice but is DIY manageable.

How to Hang a Drywall Ceiling

A drywall ceiling can be compared to hanging walls.

How to Install Feathered Drywall

Installing drywall onto the exposed studs of a room.

How to Mud Drywall Joints

Drywall joints need drywall tape and joint compound, or mud.

How to Finish Drywall Joints

The job of hanging drywall is relatively simple to do.

14 Common Sheetrock Tools and Hardware Explained

Installing sheetrock is not a hard task.

Sheetrock in a room.
How to Sheetrock a Basement

Sheetrock is an easy material to work with.

5 Drywall Hanging Tips

Drywall hanging might not require much skill, but...