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No, it is better caulked with a water resistant caulk. ( Also it should be at least water resistant drywall or concrete/fibre board.)
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How do you fix a dent in drywall?
If it's small spread mesh tape over it, then mud it. If bigger than doorknob size, put a patch of drywall into it then mesh tape and mud.
What side do you put yellow drywall moisture and mold free drywall?
The white side needs to be out. If you look closely at the edge you will see a slight recess in the board. This is so you can mud and tape the joint and not have a bump at the joint.
When building a wall do you put Spackle on before the tape or after?
You don't put 'spackle' on at all. After taping the drywall seams you 'mud' them with drywall compound. -It is a totally different substance from 'spackle', which should be used only to fill small holes and irregularities in wall.
What to put on walls above tub surround to cover drywall?
Tiles, or good quality paint.
How do you repair drywall hole and vapour barrier?
I tape the broken vapour barrier with red 'Tuck' tape then put a wood backing in the hole and use small pieces of drywall to patch.
Is it proper to use drywall tape when plastering ceilings?
You have to put either paper or mesh tape on the joints. Mesh is easier.
Why Vertical drywall cracks above inside openings?
Probably because of foundation problems.. Unstable and things like that.
How to Repair a Hole in Your Drywall?
>Fixing a Hole in DrywallDrywall might look thick and strong from the outside, but it's incredibly fragile on the inside. You can easily put a hole through your wall just by bumping into it with the sharp end of your coffee table. The good news is that fixing a hole in your drywall is fairly simple and inexpensive. Regardless of your level of construction experience, there are a few simple steps you can follow to patch up a small or moderate-sized hole in your wall in no time. All of the supplies you need are affordable and easy to find at any home improvement store.Because drywall typically breaks off in irregular pieces, chances are that the hole in your wall is going to have a jagged shape. Working with an irregular shape is difficult, so it's a good idea to even it out before you get started. Use your ruler to draw a rectangle or a square around the hole. Cut the new shape out with a drywall saw. After you remove the drywall, go over the edges of the new hole with a utility knife to soften them. Home improvement stores carry backer boards in a variety of sizes, so you can easily find the best size for your needs.Don't worry if the hole is too big to be covered by one backer board. You can use a couple of backer boards if you need to. Attach them to the back of the drywall with a screwdriver. After measuring the hole, cut out the right dimensions from a new piece of clean drywall with your drywall saw or utility knife. Use drywall screws to secure the new piece into the hole. Cover the patch and the surrounding area with mud. Use a few coats if necessary.Put drywall tape on top of the mud. Make sure that the tape is flat and even. After you are done flattening the tape, cover it with two more coats of mud. Once the third coat of mud is dry, sand it down until the area is completely smooth. Besides a difference in color, the new patch should blend in perfectly with the rest of the drywall. All you have to do now is paint the area with a matching color, and your wall should look as good as new.
How do you mud drywall joints?
apply the mud with a drywall trowel into the joints (you can get premixed mud) and press the tape into the mud. cover the tape with another layer of mud. let dry and sand it smooth. it may require more than one layer of mudding and sanding. For inside corners use the same method, but fold the tape 90 degrees into the corner. For outside corners nail up prefab metal or plastic corners and cover with mud, then sand. hope this helps!
Can you drywall over wallpaper?
Usually, there is drywall under the wallpaper. It is not difficult to remove the wallpaper (by steaming, or another method) to get to the basic drywall. Then, you can texture it and then paint it.
Can you put drywall mud over wallpaper glue that is left on the wall after the wallpaper has been removed?
It shouldn't be a problem. The glue is water based and the mud should adhere to it.
How do you texture drywall?
You take a solution of drywall mud and a texturizing tool and apply the mud very thinly in the desired design/texture that you are looking to get. There are a variety of tools available to do this job depending on the type of texture you want. This may be a job best left to a professional. Call some local drywall companies and get at least three estimates from qualified contractors.
