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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.
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You finishes in the higher end homes are mostly....
The great thing about drywall is usually good is good enough.
I think it is just a difference in how porous the new repair is in contrast to the rest, it will always be a little off.
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Hi all, i am new to this site and i have a few questions
I need to know how to drywall around this window, there are about 3" - 4" from the closest stud to the window frame. will i need backing to screw the drywall closer to the window frame or is 3"-...
Started by kid tech on
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by 4 people.
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Those shiny....
It is not a new wall since it was built in the 1930's.
It needs to be framed the right size for that window .
It needs a header.
The plaster to replace with drywall and shimmed the wall to even it out and make the board flush.
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After using joint compound on drywall, the surface of the drywall area becomes smooth. Upon painting, what techniques can I use to get the drywall texture to "match" the rest of the drywall? I'm not talking about any special drywall texture, just whatever...
Started by kennykenny on
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by 8 people.
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Recent topic on this very subject for is to properly prime them with ....
New, unpainted/unprimed drywall hasHow to blend drywall patches that look too smooth...
Call the texture that is on the drywall from the lumberyards.
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First time posting. i found this site because I was wondering if any trimmers have a better method than i do for "fixing" poorly installed windows before trim.
I should point out that when i get to the window it has almost always been caulked on the outside...
Started by Breareos on
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by 18 people.
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Much faster, cleaner ....
It's not necessarily a poorly installed window or door as it is a bowed stud from the drywall side.
I know it's going new trim back up.
Than when I pull the casing of a door and see all that smashed drywall.
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Hi There,
So, just finished getting the taping and mudding done to my new drywall, now it's time to primer / seal the new drywall.
After about a weeks worth of reading on how to and the best brands out there (since everyone agrees not to cheap out at ...
Started by Dreams on
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by 6 people.
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This type $40 a gallon....
PVA drywall primer was designed for new drywall.
Are better products for certain scenarios, PVA is especially formulated to wet and seal new drywall acetate, the resin system used in the primer.
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I am trying to put up a coffered ceiling in a basement room I am converting into an office, the ceiling deviates about an 1-1/2" ~ 2" from side to side, and it is only a 12' room. How can I lay my drywall so it is level?
A little snapshot of what I'm ...
Started by Lavid2002 on
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by 2 people.
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This drywall....
The wiring is all going to have to all be redone a crown moulding to cover up the gap .
The ceiling drywall was suppost to go up first.
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Started by Mudshark on
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by 6 people.
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It wasn't incorporated and United States Gypsum, manufacture....
Began manufacturing fiberglass mesh.
Into the drywall industry until the late 1980s, but today a number of companies, including New York Wire, and in 1971, the New York Wire Co.
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The old Drywall hangs a bit lower than the new drywall henchforth they are not level with each other. I have added a 2 x4 on top of the old drywall and braced it with a smaller 2 x 4 and nailed it in to the joist to give it some stability. I then screwed...
Started by blue collar on
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by 2 people.
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Using the wrong one would explain the step?
Without been there... .
There's 1/2 and 5/8 drywall.
The old drywall is 1/2 , the new is 1/2 the wrong thickness of drywall.
Yes it is the ceiling.
There no sagging between the rafters.
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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.
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We don't hang drywall very....
Worked great at first, but I guess you get what you pay for .
I've got a dewalt that works good, it's what I see the drywall guys use here.
Cordless.
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I've gone through dozens of Porter Cable power sanders over the years and am thinking about trying one of the new competitors. Has anyone tried the 690E, 690F or 690D Drywall power sanders?
http://www.amazon.com/Electric-Drywa...ref=pd_cp_hi_2
Or how ...
Started by JCardoza on
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by 6 people.
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Has anyone tried the 690E, 690F or 690D Drywall power sanders?
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Has anyone tried the 690E, 690F or 690D Drywall power sanders of the new competitors.
About trying one of the new competitors.
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