I’ve got the technique for getting a straight cut through drywall sheets of any size. Even better, it only requires a utility knife for the cut. There’s no need to use a messy drywall saw with this system. Here’s how I learned to make professional drywall cuts when I began working in home construction. It …
Attaching sheets of drywall to your 2×4 studs the right way makes a huge difference. If you do it right, plastering and painting are a breeze. If your drywall isn’t properly attached you’ll have visible screw heads, messy patches, and cracks. I’ve developed a system that makes securing drywall fast and easy. All you need …
Homes built before 1950 typically have lath and plaster walls, while post-1950 homes often have drywall as the main wall material. However, there are several other interior wall materials you may come across in an older home. These include Beaver Board and Masonite, which are both made from wood chips. Your home may alternatively have …
Primer is not supposed to look streaky or have visible drip lines. While primer does not need to completely cover old coats of paint in order for your new paint to go on flawlessly, primer should be applied in a uniform manner. Make sure to cover the surface with an even coat of primer, reloading …
The best way to hang a corkboard on a cement wall is by attaching metal brackets to the back of the corkboard. Then, measure your wall to determine where you want the corkboard. Mark the places where the hooks for the corkboard brackets must be positioned. Drill pilot holes in the cement wall and insert …
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One of the best methods for attaching wood to drywall is to drive screws through the wood and drywall, securing the wood to the studs behind the drywall. If you are securing wood to drywall where there are no studs, use a strong construction adhesive. Only use nails if you are securing trim and baseboards. …
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If you have driven a screw into drywall without an anchor, the best way to reuse that hole is by installing a plastic wall anchor. If the hole is too big for an anchor, or an anchor has pulled out of the wall, use a toggle bolt or molly bolt instead. Alternatively, you can cut …
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When hanging a dry erase board on drywall, it’s essential to make sure any screws you drive into the wall are anchored unless driven into a wall stud. Wall anchors will allow the screws to handle the weight of large dry erase boards. Screws in drywall should be anchored even if you use brackets to …
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You can remove unpainted drywall mud by scrubbing it with warm water and a cloth. Joint compound is water-soluble and will easily come off when you add some water to the equation. If water is not sufficient, you can scrape hardened drywall mud off of drywall with a putty knife or scraper. If there is …
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If Liquid Nails has bonded to your drywall and you want to remove it, apply heat or a solvent before scraping. This process will make removal easier and reduce damage to the drywall surface. Use a heat gun to soften the Liquid Nails or apply mineral spirits, petroleum jelly, or a similar compound to the …
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The best way to hang a whiteboard on a concrete wall is to use screws secured with masonry anchors. Set your masonry anchors by marking the places on the wall where the screws must be inserted to secure the whiteboard. Then, use a masonry drill bit to pre-drill holes for the anchors. Gently hammer the …
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A Dremel equipped with a drywall cutting bit is an excellent tool for cutting around in-wall electrical boxes and other fixtures. It makes clean holes that allow you to install drywall and run your wiring for switches, outlets, and any other in-wall elements. To use a Dremel for this task: With these steps, you will …
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You can use trim to hide drywall seams at the corners of windows and doors and along the point where the ceiling meets the wall. However, similar to painting drywall seams, it is best to properly tape and patch all seams. Taping and sealing drywall joints provides increased fire resistance to your walls and helps …
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When hanging pictures on drywall, use screws driven into studs wherever possible. If you are hanging your picture at a point where there is no wall stud, use anchored screws. These two techniques also work well for plaster, with some key differences. Pre-drill all holes before setting screws or anchors into plaster. With drywall, it’s …
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To determine if the walls in your home are drywall or plaster, first, remove a switch plate or electrical socket cover. Inspect the cross-section of the wall to see whether it’s standard drywall or plaster. Alternatively, go into your attic space to see the backside of the walls. You should be able to see plaster …
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The best way to use sandpaper to finish drywall and sand joint compound is to begin with a semi-coarse sandpaper of 100 or 120 grit. Then, move to a finer grit sandpaper, such as 150 or 180. If a fine finish is desired, perform a third pass with 220 grit sandpaper. Remember, with sandpaper the …
