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Drywall
Drywall has several common names, such as gypsum board and sheetrock. It is mainly used in the construction of walls, but also has other uses. A plaster is made of gypsum, poured flat and smooth, and then wrapped in paper. The pieces are joined with strips of paper, and cemented down with a compound known as "mud." After the mud is dry, it is sanded and the wall is finished with paint, texture, wallpaper, or a variety of other creative means.
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A drywall dimpler is a drill bit used to countersink a drywall screw to the proper depth without breaking the drywall paper.
If you are looking for a stud, you could tap (hollow sound means no stud), check for nails in windows or trim (usually nailed to a stud), or use a stud finder.
How much does it cost to have someone put down drywall all together?
in southern Tennessee the average cost is 6 dollars per board to hang the sheetrock(4 x 12 sheets) and 12 dollars per board to finish it. This is for the number of boards purchased, One quick note, when hanging sheetrock most people will not piece sheetrock they will only use full sheets, this seem like alot of waste but it results in a look that is smooth and neat. Good Luck
Can it be too cold to do drywall work?
It may be too cold to mud it properly, but I've never heard of it being too cold to put up sheets.
Can Behr Premium Plus Ultra be used on new drywall?
Yes it can. (but it's kind of expensive to use as primer ! )
Do you ever get drywall dust out of everything you own?
Yes! It can be done. After a total remodel on my last house, I was right there with you. I thought we would NEVER get rid of all the dust. Some things I learned are that you have to have a vacuum with HEPA filters so it doesn't just fly back into the air, and to use moist sponges or clothes when you wipe it up. It takes a little while, but just stay on it. You will finally get rid of it all.
You are supposed to fur it out first. - That means a thin wood frame, usually 1x4 on the concrete FIRST. - It is not customary to apply drywall directly to a concrete basement wall.
Can you repair a hole in a wall or do you need a pro to replace the drywall panel?
If you have any repair skills at all you should be able to do it. Anything up to 6-8 inches, you can patch with a piece of drywall and some mud. Bigger than that, you should have something behind the drywall to screw to.
Small hole. Clean up the hole by cutting it back to solid drywall. Doesn't have to be square or perfect. Take a piece of drywall 2 inches bigger than the hole and on the back side, score the paper 1 inch in all the way around. Just through the paper. Snap the drywall and peal it off of the front paper, leaving the front paper intact. Butter the flap of paper all the way around. Place the patch in the hole and work out the mud with a wide putty knife. Much the same way as smoothing wall paper. Top coat the entire patch with joint compound (mud), let it dry and lightly sand. Two coats will probably be needed. If you are inexperienced with sanding, you can "sand" the mud with a damp sponge. Rinsing often.
Big hole. Either cut back to the center of the studs on either side, or cut out the hole and use 2-3 inch wide strips of plywood behind the drywall to screw to. Screw the plywood to the existing wall first and then set the patch in place and screw it. Use joint tape on the joint and finish with mud. You will need to feather out the mud 6-8 inches past the joint.
A similar approach (with images showing how it's done):
Patching the hole is easy. Making the repair invisible takes some artistry, but it's actually fun to see how well you can match the surrounding finish. The best method actually starts with enlarging the hole! You saw out a nice rectangular opening around the damaged area, then cut a new piece of drywall to match the dimensions of the opening. Here's a link to some illustrated step-by-step instructions that show the details:
http://www.diyadvice.com/diy/drywall/repairs/holes/
How much to gut and drywall a bathroom?
It would be nice if you cared enough to share the measurements and specs with us - -
How do you say dry wall in french?
"cloison de doublage" or "plaque de plâtre", better known under the brand name "Placoplâtre" and "Placo". Builders may also call it "B.A. 13" or "B.A. 10" depending of its thickness in mm.
How many linear feet is in a 4'x8' sheet of drywall?
Linear feet don't come into it. It's 32 square feet.
What makes drywall seams crack?
Usually bad taping. (or none ). Sometimes ,extreme heat in the room, but it would have to be over 95 -100 f all the time.
Screw anchors are used when a thin screw won't get sufficient support from the surface it's screwed into. - Drywall, for instance will not generally support thin load bearing screws, so this is a typical case where you would use screw anchors.
Can you use a rawl plug in drywall?
Yes, that's the exact purpose they were made for. -If you want an even better anchor, use E-Z Ancor, available in Home Depot.
What is the difference in drywall screws and regular screws?
. Drywall screws were designed with 'bugle' heads (looking at them sideways, they resemble a bugle shape) which allows them to countersink and the head are flush with the drywall versus standard flat heads which, when viewed sideways, are shaped like a 'v' underneath the head.
They come with three different type of threads - fine or coarse thread, and fine with a drill tip The fine thread with drill tip is designed to be used with steel studs and the regular fine and coarse thread were designed to be used with wood studs.
How much does one piece of drywall 4 by 8 and .37 in thick weigh?
I am taking this to mean one full board of 3/8 inch thickness. This weighs approximately 34 pounds.
How much would it cost to install a basic tray ceiling in a 16x20 bedroom?
Using the Elegant Tray Ceiling System it would cost $402 plus 9-8' 2 X 2s, 1/2 pound
of 2.5" drywall screws and the rental of an 18 or 23 gage air hammer.
How do you remove silicone from drywall?
Try to peel it off after it drys. If you are lucky it will only take the paint off with it. If it is stuck to the paper, you will have to repair the drywall.
What is the difference between white green and firecode drywall?
White board is 1/4" to 3/4" in thickness. Green board contains oilbased additives in the paper that provides moisture resistance. It's often used in bathrooms or high humidity areas. Firecode or Type "X" has different thickness and multiple layers of wallboard. Perlite, vermiculite, and boric acid are added to improve fire resistance.
The differences are in what's added to the basic drywall, fire retardants and anti mildew products mainly.
