Drywall Prep Archive
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Drywall Fundamentals
Posted on April 26, 2012 | No CommentsGypsum Drywall Sizes & Types Lenght Gypsum drywall comes in 8, 9, 10, 12, 14 and 16 foot lengths. It's best to use longer panels where possible to minimize the number of seams. Fewer seams mean less taping and less chance that irregular seams will show through the finished wall. Width Common gypsum drywall... -
How To Remove Drywall Sheetrock | Video
Posted on October 4, 2011 | No CommentsDon't just slam a big sledge hammer in the wall, you may damage important pipes or other, and make a big mess. Drywall is not expensive, don't try to save the drywall. Make sure to use your dust mask. Construction adhesive may give you some trouble removing. Below is an... -
Drywall Problems, Errors And Common Mistakes
Posted on October 3, 2011 | No CommentsInstalling Hanging drywall problems, fastening problems errors and common mistakes. Parallel sheets: Even tho sometimes you may be able to save on some drywall, you should always run the sheets perpendicular to the joist UNLESS YOU ARE USING FURRING STRIPS LIKE SHOWN IN THE PICTURE. Sometimes the joists are not... -
Drywall Demolition
Posted on September 25, 2011 | No CommentsMany people oftentimes wonder about the drywall demolition process. Needless to say, there is oftentimes a lot of confusion about what kind of procedure should be used. You obviously don't want to just take a sledge hammer and start hacking away at the wall without really knowing what you're doing....