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- Installing Drywall
"To redo a wall, hang drywall on top of the existing paneling. If you are covering smoke damage, take special precautions. Here are some tips:
If you need to replace the ceiling, do that before you begin working on the walls. See our article on replacing ceiling panels for more information.
Drywall is sold in large sheets, in several lengths and thicknesses. Use ..."
"There are many different brands of joint compound, but there are really only 3 distinct types:
All purpose : Used for taping and texture. Can be used for coating, but shrinks more and sands harder. I use "2T" made by Sudden Bond or "All purpose" made by Gold Bond .
Topping : Used for 1st and 2nd coats. It Shrinks less and sands much easier then all purpose. I use "4T" made by Sudden Bond or "Pro Form Lite" made by Gold Bond . ..."
"I want this crack to be complete in 3 trips so I'm going to be using "Hot Mud". (I'll explain as we go)
I'll show you step by step what I feel is the best way fix cracks
STEP 1
Clean Out Crack: This crack has been haunting the home owners for about 6 years. If you look close you can tell, I'm not the 1st guy to mess with it (I will be the last) I'm going to fix it permanent. The 1st thing you want to do is take a utility knife and cut a groove on each side of the crack. Get all that loose crud out of there. ..."
- How to cut sheetrock
"It's much easier cutting sheetrock off of a pile that is leaning up then trying to cut from a pile that is flat on the floor. This is how professional drywallers cut sheetrock. 1st I will show you how to cut a butt joint.
How To Cut A Butt Joint (A butt joint is a up and down cut, 48" x ??) ..."
"Okay, "Spot Nails" is just kind of a slang term for coating your nails and screws. It's pretty easy to do and I will try to show you how. For rookies it's probably easiest doing one nail or screw at a time. Wipe the mud on, wipe it back off. As you get better you can start doing 2 and 3 at a time. Nails and screws should get 3 total coats. Not at once, 1st coat, then let it dry, 2nd coat...ect.. ..."
"Paper faced is the bead of the future, It bonds with the sheetrock for a nice straight corner that will not crack over the years like conventional corner beads. It eats up less mud, No nails or scews needed. You will need a special roller and a special hopper. Both can be purchased at many drywall supply stores. ..."
"Mix up some all purpose mud. To learn all about mud and how to mix go here All about Joint Compound. Thin your mud down with a little water. Mud straight out of the bucket is too thick for anything. Any pro will tell you that you must thin it down. You want it smooth and spreadable like pudding. You might have to remove a scoop of mud to make room ..."
"This is a simple little knockdown texture. What's great about this texture is that it's easy to do and you don't need an air compressor or hopper gun, just a slapbrush and a roller. "I will show you how" (right now) ..."
"The 1st thing you need to know is how this coating stuff works. Sheetrock has a tapered edge on the top and bottom of every sheet. When your coating, these tapered edges are called "Recessed Joints". The purpose of the tapered edge is so there is a cavity for the joint compound (when you are coating). All you are really trying to do is fill up this cavity, so it will be flush. Recessed joints are easy, Always go through your job and coat them 1st. You ready? Let's get started. ..."
"Butt Joints happen any place two ends butt up against each other. Unlike the tapered edges on the top and bottom of sheetrock, butt joints are just flat (There is no cavity to fill with mud). If you were to take a wide knife, and place it on a butt joint, you will see that not only is it flat but many times you will be able to rock the knife because it is a little humped already. What you are trying to do is build up the mud on each side of the tape to make the joint as flat as possible. ..."
"If you want to learn how to 1st coat recessed joints go here How to 1st coat recessed joints
1st just a little info about how this coating stuff works: The reason the joints (Recessed Joints & Butt Joints) need 2 coats is because after the 1st coat dries the mud shrinks back. If you were to put the straight edge of your knife tight against the wall, you would see there is still a little gap(see picture below). ..."
"(What's A Butt Joint??)
Butt Joints happen any place two ends butt up against each other. Unlike the tapered edges on the top and bottom of sheetrock, butt joints are just flat (There is no cavity to fill with mud). If you were to take a wide knife, and place it on a butt joint, you will see that not only is it flat but many times you will be able to rock the knife because it is a little humped already. ..."
"The router can be a hangers best friend. It's used to cut out square boxes, round boxes, lights, pipes, windows, ect.. This is how to run the router.
STEP 1: Mark box and insert router, always start left
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 then the thickness of the sheetrock ..."
"Okay, There are many different ways of patching a small hole in damaged sheetrock. I'm trying to keep this simple so I'll show you how to do it using regular joint compound. If you're comfortable using a quick setting joint compound (HotMud) you can save yourself a few days of wait time.
I will show you step by step what I feel is the best way. You won't need to screw in backing boards or use special clips. You won't even need drywall tape. "This is Awesome!! ..."
"Okay, There are many different ways of patching a big hole in damaged sheetrock. I want this patch to be complete in 2 trips so I'm going to be using "Hot Mud". (I'll explain as we go) I'll show you step by step what I feel is the best way to patch larger holes.
STEP 1
If you look at the picture below, to the left of the big hole you can see an air bubble deal. Fixing ..."
"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 the finger side of the knife as dry and clean as possible. Most knives have a logo or something on 1 side. I always make the logo side my finger side. Decide what side you want your finger side to be and stick to it. ..."
"There are many different brands of joint compound but there are really only 3 types.
1. All purpose: Used for taping and texture. Can be used for coating, but shrinks more and sands harder. I use "2T" made by sudden bond or "All purpose" made by gold bond.
2. Topping: Used for 1st and 2nd coats. It Shrinks less and sands much easier than all purpose. I use "4T" made by sudden bond or "Pro form lite" made by gold bond.
3. Quick set (Hot Mud): This comes in bags. It's powder that you mix with water. Ranges in drying time from 5 minutes to 210 minutes. Be carefull, once it starts setting up, there's no stopping it, and it is very hard to sand.
Mud comes in pales, bags, buckets and boxes. ..."
"How-to Information
Tools & Materials
Finishing Drywall Joints: Fill Coat
Preparations Finish Coat and Texture
Cutting Drywall Sanding and Priming
Hanging Drywall on Ceilings & Walls Repairing and Patching
Finishing Drywall Joints: Tape Coat Installing Concrete Backerboard ..."
"Welcome to drywallrecycling.org, an on-line resource for those interested in recycling gypsum drywall. The links to the left provide information on several topics of interest.
For a basic overview of gypsum drywall recycling, read through the answers to the questions below, or view a slide show by clicking here. ..."
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