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To find hidden receptacles that have been covered by drywall you have to look down the wall. From one end of the wall and at an elevation of the hidden receptacle look down the wall for a bulge in the drywall. Use a stud finder to find the stud that the receptacle is attached to and determine which side of the stud it is on. Take a small shanked screw driver and poke it through the drywall to see if you can hit the box. Once the box is found use a key hole saw to cut out the drywall and let the box pop flush with the drywall surface. Install a couple of new drywall screws near the box to secure the drywall.
What else can I help you with?
How long has DRYWALL been in existence?
Drywall as we know it has been around since about 1890.
How do you paint over drywall when the top layer of drywall has been peeled off?
If by top layer you mean the paper, then re-install drywall on that wall.
How to fix drywall that has been damaged?
To fix damaged drywall, start by cutting out the damaged area, then patch it with new drywall and joint compound. Sand and paint the area to match the rest of the wall.
What blood disorders been linked to Chinese drywall?
None.
If a sky light leaks and causes roof and drywall damage can you file a claim?
No, Sorry. This is a maintenance issue and not a covered cause under your homeowners policy. Insurance claims must be for a covered cause and must be "sudden and accidental". Something like this happens over time and should have been corrected by maintenance.
Is fire rated drywall type x heavier than regular drywall?
yes it seems to be...not sure how much but ive been a drywaller for 20-21 years.
Why would receptacles have low voltage and the light switches no voltage on the same circuit?
lighting is usually on 15A breakers receptacles on 20A the probability is high that they are not on the same circuit. if they are the same circuit the probability is high that there hasn't been an electrical inspection
How can I fix drywall that has been damaged?
To fix damaged drywall, you can start by cutting out the damaged area, replacing it with a new piece of drywall, securing it in place with screws, applying joint compound to fill in any gaps, sanding it smooth, and then painting over it to match the rest of the wall.
Why would there be sheets of plywood behind the drywall?
In some instances, the plywood could have been the finished wall at one point in time. Future owners may have gone over the plywood with drywall.
Once the drywall has been applied it is time to prime why is the compound from the drywall coming off?
Hello! Just a couple of guesses as to why the drywall compound is coming off the drywall while you are attempting to prime: First, is the compound totally cured; that is, is it hard and dry? Second, are you using a primer that is specifically designed for new drywall? Lastly, maybe too much paint, or even overworking the paint could saturate the compound, turning it back into a wet goop.
Why is the paper wrinkling after you apply texture to your walls?
Either the paper face on the drywall had been damaged or exposed to the layer below or the wall had been previously wallpapered and it became unglued from the moisture in the texturing. New drywall, primed or not, should not wrinkle from exposure to texturing material.
What are some good quality outdoor garbage cans?
Rubbermaid makes a wide variety of garbage containers that you can use, they are study enough for outdoor use and also reasonably priced if it happens to blow away again.Mistral is also a decent brand, if a little less well known.
