Texturing Walls And Ceilings
There are a number of ways to add "pizzazz" to your walls or ceilings. More interesting than paint and easier than wallpapering, a ceiling or wall texture can really set a room apart. Some textures are simple and others can take some practice ... [... more]
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Choose The Right Tools... For The "Do-It-Yourselfer"
I like USG SHEETROCK® BRAND All Purpose Joint Compound in the "green bucket" as shown to the left. It applies easily and draws off easily. Also, it is probably the cheapest pre-made mud out there. I don't like the lighter dryer mud in the & ... [... more]
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Repairing A "Small" Hole In Drywall
Now we get to start mudding. Mix up some all purpose joint compound. A rookies biggest mistake is trying to use mud straight form the bucket. Add a little water and thin the mud down. This way it is much easier to work with. There is a saying ... [... more]
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Repairing A "Large" Hole In Drywall
Start off by lightly scraping off any edges and high spots from the 1st coat. You don't need to sand anything on this coat. Now using a 12 inch knife, 2nd coat your patch. Try your best, this is the money coat. Get the mud as even as possible. ... [... more]
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Choosing, Mixing And Storing Drywall Compound... A.K.A. ...
Pour a little water in your drywall pan 1st. Now slowly pour in a small amount of hot mud powder. Keep stirring up the mud using a 6 inch drywall knife. This takes a little practice. If it gets too thick ad a little water, too thin ad a little ... [... more]
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How To Cut Drywall
At the spot you just scored, fold the drywall towards you . Reach over the top and score the inside of the fold with your utility knife. Only score the middle area. (Up and down arrow in picture). Now snap the drywall back against the pile. At ... [... more]
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How To Use A Drywall "Router" For Cutting Holes In Drywall
Draw a pencil line in the center of the box (or whatever your going to router). When you stick the router in don't go too deep, you don't want to get into the wires. Just a little deeper than the thickness of the drywall. Once in the box slowly ... [... more]
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How To Install "Paper-Faced" Corner Bead
Mix up your joint compound (a little on the thin side, not too thin). Put your hopper on top of an empty bucket. Fill the hopper up. Measure and cut your first stick of corner bead. Now line the end of the bead up with the V groove at the bottom ... [... more]
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How To "1st Coat" Drywall Corner Bead
For the 1st coat you will need a 10 inch knife. When you're ready for the 2nd coat, do the same exact thing but use a 12 inch knife. Always keep your pointer finger in the center of the knife, this will give you more control. Always try to keep ... [... more]
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How To Apply Drywall Tape For Seams Or Repairs
After you apply the tape and you start wiping, you must "insist" that the mud oozes out each side of the tape. If there is a spot that didn't ooze. That's a future air bubble and future problem for you. By pressing a little harder (with your ... [... more]
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How To Coat Drywall Joints After Taping
For the 1st coat you will need a 10 inch knife. Always keep your pointer finger in the center of the knife, this will give you more control. Always try to keep the finger side of the knife as dry and clean as possible. Most knives have a logo or ... [... more]
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Applying Drywall Compound To Nails And Screws
Bonus Tip 2: Avoid wiping both sides of the knife on your pan. Always try to keep the finger side of the knife as dry and clean as possible. Most knives have a logo or something on the handle (on one side). I always make the logo side my finger ... [... more]
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