Dear James: I have divided a large room to create an office, so I now have to tape the drywall joints. What are some taping tips so the joint locations won't stand out? — Scarlett L. Dear Scarlett: ...
Question: I am ready to put up drywall in an at-home office for my business. I have put up drywall before to divide one large bedroom into two, but the joints look bad. This room must look better ...
From proper framing and taping techniques to understanding textures, here are some tips to help you through drywall repair.
Dear James: I just moved into an older house, and a lot of the drywall tape is coming loose and needs retaping. Why did it come loose, and how should I replace it? -- Randall N. Dear Randall: It is ...
There are few home improvement tasks greeted with more dread than finishing drywall. If you're like most people, you hope that you've already done your last finishing job. Unfortunately, if you enjoy ...
Smooth out the excess to make the surface as level as possible. Add Drywall Tape (Optional): For minor cracks that might become larger cracks or deep cracks that might reopen, consider applying a ...
Q. I am converting my garage into a playroom. I watched videos on how to hang drywall, but I want to avoid mistakes. What common problems arise when hanging drywall for the first time?— Brad S. A.