Category Archives: Drywalls

  Drywall Installation To install drywall on the ceiling and walls of a framed room, you\’ll probably need an assistant, especially for the ceiling. The ideal wall (though possibly not something one can get at all times) will be walls … Continue reading →

Estimating material for your drywall project Quality drywalling requires accurate estimations of material. Even though it may not be as much a hassle to run off to the hardware store to get more materials, breaking your stride in the midst … Continue reading →

  Taping/mudding/plastering Drywall taping is a tedious job, but if it not done properly any defects will show up when the wall is painted. Taping has to be in certain way for the finished wall to look perfect. The first … Continue reading →

    For most DIY handymen a drywall project is relatively simple.  Cut the drywall sheets to size and nail and / or screw it to wall studs or, in the case of a resurfacing project on top of older … Continue reading →

  Outlet-Hole Patch When installing new electrical outlets and wall switches, it\’s easy to cut the holes for the electrical boxes a bit too big. In some cases, the outlet cover or switch plate won\’t be able to hide the … Continue reading →

What is Drywall? Drywall is a modern building material used for the finish construction of interior walls and ceilings. It came about in the mid-twentieth century when the old methods of plaster and  lath were too cumbersome and manpower intensive. … Continue reading →