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What type of patching products can be used to patch a small hole in drywall before painting it?
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∙ 11y ago
Use drywall compound, or a 'drywall friendly' caulk like Alex ll. This is easy to apply and sets in about an hour, does not shrink in small holes and can be sanded.
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What is the Best painting choice to cover up bad drywall joints?
Painting isn't going to cover them, it is just going to give them color. You need to mud and sand them smooth, then prime before you paint.
What is a drywall knife used for?
Cutting drywall before you snap it .
Do you prime new drywall before putting on orange peel texture?
yes If you dont prime new drywall, then there is a chance that the orange peel texture maynot cover all unpainted surfaces and you may have to repaint due to the obsorbtion of the paint in the drywall. It also helps seal the surface of the new drywall and makes for a better and more uniform finish.
What side do the poly shield go on before installing drywall?
The poly shield goes directly onto the frame before drywall.
Should you wipe down drywall before painting?
In the room - sweep, vaccum, dust, wipe down the walls (use a just barely damp cloth for best results. In a small area, a tack cloth is best.
Why is primer not sticking to drywall?
Never heard of that before. The drywall may be very dusty, or the primer iwas not mixed totally.
What should you use for a vapor barrier and should you install this before drywall?
Plastic sheeting works well for this, and yes it goes behind the drywall on exterior walls to help prevent moisture from getting to the drywall.
Do you put the drywall in before the tub?
You want to put the tub in first.
What is wrong when paint goes blotchy on walls?
The wall was not cleaned or primed before painting. The wall was wet before painting. The paint was not properly mixed before painting.
How do you drywall round corners?
The best way to drywall a curved or radius corner is to wet the drywall. If possible lay the drywall over a form that matches the radius to be covered. use a garden sprayer or watering can an wet the drywall. It will bend to match the form before your eyes. Let it dry out. It will stay in that shape and will easily be applied to the curve. Tighter radii may require using a thinner drywall like 1/4". Use the same method, but apply two layers if the rest of the job is 1/2" drywall
What is patching up material for damaged wall plaster that can be used before apply painting?
If it's only a very small piece use Alex ll caulk, this dries to paint in about 2 hours. If it's a larger piece than a loon or dollar coin, then use wallboard mud and fibre tape.
How do you remove glass mirror from wall?
If it is glued to the wall and the wall is drywall/sheetrock, then the paper of the drywall will come off with the mirror. Drywall/sheetrock repair will be necessary. Your best bet is to use a glaziers set of suctions cups. Buy pulling with enough pressure, the mirror will eventually break loose. It WILL damage the drywall, so either replace the mirror or the drywall. It is the mastic you are trying to break. Just before it comes loose, you will know it.
