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There is 3 layers of drywall on one of our ceiling areas and there is an opening for a heating register. How can I seal off that drywall so that there is no chance of loose drywall or dust falling down. The area right beneath there is where kids play ...
Started by djgrant on
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DM You don....
Leave designed that way on purpose.
Then replace the register.
More concerned about THREE layers of drywall falling on the kids than a little dust! I would take the drywall down, ALL OF IT, and put in ONE layer of 5/8" Fire-X.
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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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The 2" at the bottom will be covered.
The plaster to replace with drywall and shimmed the wall to even it out and make the board flush" at the bottom of the drywall you what that horizontal seam tight.
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Anything around a tub or shower that is going to have tile over it needs to be some type of backer board made for that purpose and waterproofed. drywall has no place behind tile unless its a backsplash behind a sink. in a lot of places you arent allowed...
Started by DannyT on
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I also don't ....
I think it's garbage.
The worst I've seen is soft mud and tape board .
None had any damage on the tilework caused by the drywall, or on the drywall.
I must have seen at least 1000 bathrooms tiled over regular drywall.
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Hi All,
I just recently realized there are different drywall finishes. What are your thoughts on level 5 finishing for basements?
I have to say, I hate seeing the slight imperfections in the walls throughout the house, so I may have answered my own question...
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It seems to be a big fix to a nonexistent problem unless someone is going over your drywall.
Neither did I...
Know drywall had so many levels.
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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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The house is paint the hole wall to make sheer the... .
You finishes in the higher end homes are mostly drywall with skip trowel or smooth finish.
The great thing about drywall is usually good is good enough.
It will always be a little off.
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I don't think there is enough room for something like this: http://i21.geccdn.net/site/images/n-...C_57231281.jpg
Are there pre-made pieces of rectangular sheet metal (the size of the register) with a flange area on the inside to fasten to the duct?
Started by djgrant on
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Ready to install three rectangles of drywall....
Piece of drywall 2" bigger, all the way around
Then cut the center (sandwiched) piece 1" bigger all of drywall, leaving it hanging over the edges of the opening of the hole about an inch.
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If Drywall Has Mold Should It Be Replaced Or Painted With Kilz
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Unless is only in a few spot areas, is it ok to remove that portion of drywall and then patch the hole, or better to remove & replace the....
Shouldn'tPaintAgainstMold :whistling:
Todd
www.aloneeagle.com Drywall is cheap and easy to replace.
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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...
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It's usually....
Ues Zinzeer 123 primer and two because it splashes all over the place .
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Recent topic on this very subject for is to properly prime them with drywall primer and then repaint.
How to blend drywall patches that look too smooth...
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We are doing a cottage with walls at 8' height and walls vary from 11'2" to 16' (plus all the small stuff). Is there any prefference to 4x8 sheets vs. 12' sheets? In some cases it would be seamless but does that outwat the weight factor of a smaler sheet...
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Have any of you used the "Lite" drywall? Apparently.
Than 5 sheets, Here is another question.
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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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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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