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I certainly don't recommend doing it, but every so often someone insists on it.
This job was done for a sign broker who installed the graphics.
The wall had been painted many months previous to install, but the design needed to be die cut with a bleed...
Started by gabagoo on
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by 11 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at signs101):
Strange thing is, in my own shop I have put sample stuff on the walls and have never had any lift off.
And have never had any lift off, in fact the stuff is damn hard to get off period.
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I've been in the drywall trades on and off for over 30 yrs but have been doing more and more painting over the last few years. But I've always had a bit of a problem with painting some of my repairs. I can get my drywall repairs to blend into existing...
Started by mcgyver79 on
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by 9 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at contractortalk):
The ....
You, it will always be a little off.
If you continue to get some lift or the patches need to be skimmed again prime with the ob primer again.
Of latex anything will far less likely to lift off the patched area if you use ob primer.
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Four years since Nathan started Drywall Talk.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
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Started by Mudshark on
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by 6 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at drywalltalk):
Features
Fiberglass mesh tape for drywall is....
Into the drywall industry until the late 1980s, but today a number of companies, including New York Wire and United States Gypsum, manufacture fiberglass mesh tape for use with drywall.
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Can someone give a few choices for a good but not outrageously expensive drywall screw gun? We now have a low end ($125 at Lowes) Rigid which already won't put the screws in if you are not absolutely straight on the drywall. Worked great at first, but...
Started by jhcontracting on
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by 16 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at contractortalk):
I've got a dewalt that works good, it's what I see the drywall guys use here.
It's funny though- I've got a lift cordless.
Metal? I don't know- I hate drywall and only do it when I have to.
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I'm curious how much other people paid to have their drywall hung. I have hung drywall and had someone else tape it, but I have never had anyone hang and tape a full room. I originally was going to hang all of the drywall myself, but I am beginning to...
Started by NGiovas on
, 16 posts
by 11 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at avsforum):
The drywall cost me about $1500 for two layers of 16mm (5/8) fire rated of drywall to start, then add GG....
Whatever you do take the day off they hang the drywall so you can be sure that they use at contracting the job out.
Set mud.
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Drywall installation for the ceiling I am breaking my back to try and get the drywall installed onto my ceiling in the garage. It's taken me a week to get 3 sheets installed. Part of it was moving the equipment around, but mostly it's been trying to get...
Started by matt.mackinnon on
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by 14 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at canadianwoodworking):
-Bertrand Russell....
Kevin Re: drywall installation for the ceiling I found a used King lift (probably the one Willr has) for $100.
I used one, and it was s easy.
drywall installation for the ceiling The lift is the way to go.
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I'm converting my carport into a garage. I just finished drywalling the garage/kitchen shared wall. However, there is a gap (1/2"-3/4") between the wall and the ceiling (see photo...
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/e...e/IMAG2605.jpg ).
I planned on...
Started by steelriver on
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by 6 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at diychatroom):
This is just to be 5/8 drywall on the....
Drywall is fairly cheap, and you probably still might someone with a bit of drywall expertise will offer their advice on finishing the corner.
Piece of drywall to fix the incorrect cut.
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01-17-2012, 11:55 AM #2 Jerome Stanek View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog Entries View Articles Member Join Date Sep 2009 Location Medina Ohio Posts 515 most brands are pretty much the same. Domtar drywall is a lot heavier though. When I was working...
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at sawmillcreek):
You just have the different thicknesses, I don't know anything about drywall! I'm in the process of doing this for my basement, so I have what, cuts and finishes just like drywall....
As Jerome said drywall is pretty much a commodity.
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I'm bored
So I thought I would stir the pot up again
Who has it harder, the drywaller or the taper.
I find a lot of people in general believe taping to be a easy or girly type trade. Till you ask them if they had to choose between the two, and to think...
Started by 2buckcanuck on
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by 6 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at drywalltalk):
Drywall finishers or tapers are often challenged a bit more from voting.
Well I think your poll sucks
We know that a lot of drywall boarders are built like gorillas physically I would say boarding is harder.
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Quote: : Hi guys,
I've been learning how to read plans, I understand how to read some trades now I really want to focus on drywall. Can all you guys who estimate list the steps you take to understanding reading/estimating your typical commercial plans...
Started by Virginia Beach on
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by 11 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at drywalltalk):
What method do you guys usually.
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