Installation / Hanging Drywall Archive
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Types Of Drywall Fasteners
Posted on May 13, 2012 | No CommentsChoosing nails & screws Fasterner Type Drywall Thickness Minimum Fasterner Length Type W Screws (coarse thread) 3/8in. 1/2in. 3/8in. 1in. 1 1/8in. 1 1/4in. Type S Screws (self-tapping) 3/8in. 1/2in. 5/8in. 1in. 1 1/4in. 1 3/8in. Ring-shank nails (wooden studs only) 3/8in. 1/2in. 5/8in. 1 1/8in. 1 1/8in.... -
DIY Soundproofing for Your Home Theater
Posted on April 11, 2012 | No CommentsIt takes more than just technology to get a real “theater” experience from your home system. The proper setup will shut out the world while the movie plays just like a cinema. Soundproofing your custom home theater can be done in a variety of ways, but one of the most effective uses... -
Tips On Installing Drywall | Video
Posted on September 25, 2011 | No CommentsThere are several things that you will want to keep in mind if you are going to be installing drywall. First of all, it really helps if you have somebody else there to help you. The reason why is because there are a variety of different situations where another... -
Tips On Hanging Drywall | Video
Posted on September 25, 2011 | 1 CommentFar too many people make the mistake of not really understanding just how important it is that drywall be hung correctly. In many ways, it has a lot to do with the pressures and demands of working on a job. If this is something you happen to be doing yourself, then... -
Drywall Material
Posted on September 25, 2011 | No CommentsDrywall is an incredibly useful building material that has been used for many years. In fact, not only is drywall useful, but it is also very economical. It's light weight, and relatively durable as well. For these reasons, it's not surprising that drywall has become as ubiquitous as it is... -
Drywall Alternatives
Posted on September 25, 2011 | No CommentsDrywall has been around for quite some time, however, despite being a very reliable building material — it does have some noticeable drawbacks. In fact, there are a lot of people who, as silly as it may be, neither like the "hollow sound" that is oftentimes heard when you come... -
Drywall Nail-Screw Spacing
Posted on September 22, 2011 | No CommentsYou really only need to be worried about the drywall nail and screw spacing on the "butt joints" and around the "edges" of the wallboard if glue wasn't used during installation. If glue was not used, then proper drywall screw spacing should be measured to prevent nail pops, cracking, loose... -
Drywall Back Blocking
Posted on September 20, 2011 | No CommentsBack Blocking is a method, That i've been using for 15 years, and there's still drywallers that question this method until they put it to use, then they never go back. I first tried this along time ago and I was skeptical at first, but after a few tries, this... -
Bending Drywall
Posted on September 16, 2011 | No CommentsHow To Bend Drywall, Curve Drywall For Arches A curved wall can really add some life to a room, and also a barrel-vaulted ceiling could create a normal corridor into something fabulous. Go around your home and you might end up finding a few places where a curved wall would... -
Drywall Over Drywall
Posted on September 16, 2011 | No CommentsWhen confronted with older, ruined plaster walls, one method to decorate up the space is to set up new drywall on drywall. Drywall Over Drywall presents the partitions a easy, fresh surface that's ready for new paint, paper or trim. This is certainly a common procedure made use of... -
How To Cut Cutting Drywall
Posted on September 13, 2011 | No CommentsStraight Drywall Cuts Guide on how to cut drywall, Straight cutting drywall or sheetrock cut are completed with possibly a utility knife or even a keyhole saw. CLICK HERE TO LEARN HOW TO USE THE DRYWALL ROUTER Using a utility knife : When reducing drywall using an utility knife,... -
How to Install Sheetrock Drywall
Posted on September 7, 2011 | No CommentsIn this renovation post for diy guys, we will cover in detail the best way to install sheetrock drywall. Installing / Hanging drywall is actually very easy, just about any individual can do it, but mudding drywall (or crack-filling as it is typically known as) takes much more practice. Firstly,... -
How to Hang Drywall
Posted on August 27, 2011 | No CommentsSheetrock is produce by the United States Gypsum Company, and it is a brand name for their gypsum wallboard product. This product is also known by other names like: drywall, plasterboard, gypsum board. Hanging drywall is known to be a job for big strong guys, but in fact, with a...