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FAQ: Questions People ask about Drywall repair
(Question) Is it better to repair or replace drywall?
(Question) Can you use joint compound to repair drywall?
(Question) Can you use joint compound to repair drywall?
(Answer) It would be better for you to replace the entire sheet of drywall instead. Drywall repair done professionally can hide the repair cosmetically,
(Question) Can you use joint compound to repair drywall?
(Question) Can you use joint compound to repair drywall?
(Question) Can you use joint compound to repair drywall?
(Answer) Larger drywall repairs, and for holes that are deep, it's best to use a joint compound that sets up by a chemical reaction.
(Question) How long does it take to repair drywall?
(Question) Can you use joint compound to repair drywall?
(Question) How long does it take to repair drywall?
(Answer) Assuming it's a small hole about the size of a human fist you can easily patch in 1–2 hours with some preparation. Different bigger sizes will have more time to complete.
(Question) Is it easy to repair drywall?
(Question) How hard is it to replace Sheetrock?
(Question) How long does it take to repair drywall?
(Answer) Drywall is vulnerable to cracks, dents and holes, but you can easily repair it with drywall joint compound.
(Question) How hard is it to replace Sheetrock?
(Question) How hard is it to replace Sheetrock?
(Question) How hard is it to replace Sheetrock?
(Answer) With drywall, it takes a fraction of the time. ... Installing drywall is easy enough for a professional
(Question) Why is drywall so weak?
(Question) How hard is it to replace Sheetrock?
(Question) How hard is it to replace Sheetrock?
(Answer) A person of average strength wearing sturdy shoes can easily kick a hole in it; I've seen people punch holes with their first 'not a good idea'
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Questions People ask about Plaster repair
(Question) Is plaster hard to repair?
(Question) How do you repair badly damaged plaster walls?
(Question) How do you repair badly damaged plaster walls?
(Answer) If you have holes or cracks in your plaster walls or ceilings, repairing them isn't difficult. It can, however, require a bit more extra time and skill than patching a hole in drywall.
(Question) How do you repair badly damaged plaster walls?
(Question) How do you repair badly damaged plaster walls?
(Question) How do you repair badly damaged plaster walls?
(Answer) Smooth Damaged Areas With a Scraper. Once the surface preparation is complete, mix up only the amount of plaster needed for the repair. Sand to smooth finish.
(Question) Why is my plaster cracking?
(Question) How do you repair badly damaged plaster walls?
(Question) Can you repair plaster with drywall?
(Answer) Shrinkage that comes when plaster dries to quickly or over packed, or it could be weather erosion, or moisture movement, or thermal expansion.
(Question) Can you repair plaster with drywall?
(Question) Can you repair plaster with drywall?
(Question) Can you repair plaster with drywall?
(Answer) It's sometimes easier to repair damaged plaster walls with drywall than it is to try to re-plaster them, Even though plaster walls aren't framed to accommodate drywall, you can usually screw drywall to the wooden lath.
(Question) What is behind plaster walls?
(Question) Can you repair plaster with drywall?
(Question) Can mold grow on plaster walls
(Answer) Wooden lath strips are nailed across the framing and then plaster is applied to them. The plaster that oozes between the lath strips is called the key, which locks the plaster and lath strips together
(Question) Can mold grow on plaster walls
(Question) Can you repair plaster with drywall?
(Question) Can mold grow on plaster walls
(Answer) Mold does not grow on plaster because plaster is non-porous and lime-based or clay. Although plaster does not support microbial growth, if porous cellulose-based material mold can grow.
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Questions People ask about Drywall Installation
(Questions) Do you have to glue drywall?
(Questions) Does it matter if Drywall ceiling or walls first?
(Questions) Does it matter if Drywall ceiling or walls first?
(Answer) glue is not needed, but will reduce screw pops by making the assembly more 'solid'.
(Questions) Does it matter if Drywall ceiling or walls first?
(Questions) Does it matter if Drywall ceiling or walls first?
(Questions) Does it matter if Drywall ceiling or walls first?
(Answer) Hang drywall on the ceiling first, then the walls.
(Questions) How many screws go into a 4x8 sheet of drywall?
(Questions) Does it matter if Drywall ceiling or walls first?
(Questions) How many screws go into a 4x8 sheet of drywall?
(Answer) Use about 32 drywall screws per sheet of 4-foot by 8-foot This total is composed of four screws on the five middle studs and six screws on each of the two sides
(Questions) Should I stagger drywall on ceiling?
(Questions) Should I stagger drywall on ceiling?
(Questions) How many screws go into a 4x8 sheet of drywall?
(Answer) it's a good idea to stagger the drywall panels to make the joints less visible.
(Question) What is purple drywall Sheetrock?
(Questions) Should I stagger drywall on ceiling?
(Question) Is mold resistant drywall worth it?
(Answer) PURPLE® drywall, only made by National Gypsum, is superior because it offers moisture, mold and mildew resistance.
(Question) Is mold resistant drywall worth it?
(Questions) Should I stagger drywall on ceiling?
(Question) Is mold resistant drywall worth it?
(Answer) rooms that experience frequent humidity, such as bathrooms or basements, mold-resistant drywall is a good choice.
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Questions People ask about Drywall Taping
(Question) What are the 5 levels of drywall finish?
(Question) How long should it take to finish drywall?
(Question) How long should it take to finish drywall?
(Answers) There are two instances when you need a level 5 coating: when the finish will be glossy; or when light is to be angled low enough to highlight bumps and depressions.
(Question) How long should it take to finish drywall?
(Question) How long should it take to finish drywall?
(Question) How long should it take to finish drywall?
(Answers) Drywall installation time include: 3 coats of compound so usually 3 to 5 days depending on how many boards of Sheetrock.
(Question) How many coats of drywall mud do I need?
(Question) How long should it take to finish drywall?
(Question) Can I use drywall mesh tape for cement board?
(Answers) 3 coats in total. You'll need to lay one layer of mud to hold the tape, and then 2 extra coats of mud to finish and then sand and paint.
(Question) Can I use drywall mesh tape for cement board?
(Question)What causes tape to bubble when taping drywall?
(Question) Can I use drywall mesh tape for cement board?
(Answers) No. The Mold-X10 fiberglass mesh tape is made for drywall. FibaTape Cement Board Tape is the product for cement board.
(Question) Is mesh or paper tape better for drywall?
(Question)What causes tape to bubble when taping drywall?
(Question)What causes tape to bubble when taping drywall?
(Answer) Paper drywall tape is used more often, but mesh tape is a better moisture resistance tape for basements, bathrooms.
(Question)What causes tape to bubble when taping drywall?
(Question)What causes tape to bubble when taping drywall?
(Question)What causes tape to bubble when taping drywall?
(Answer) The joint compound has not been properly embedded on the tape (not enough compound) and hence bubbles form.
FAQ about Home drywall or plaster
(Question) How long do painted walls last?
(Question) How many coats of primer do I need for drywall?
(Question) when preparing for new drywall painting?
(Answer)
Ten years, A quality paint job will last about a minimum of ten years. If there is heavy traffic in your home, or dogs, kids, then it may age a bit faster
(Question) when preparing for new drywall painting?
(Question) How many coats of primer do I need for drywall?
(Question) when preparing for new drywall painting?
(Answer) When priming your new drywall, you need to clean it first by sanding it, vacuuming it, to ensure that all dust is gone. Once that's complete, you can begin applying primer to your new drywall
(Question) How many coats of primer do I need for drywall?
(Question) How many coats of primer do I need for drywall?
(Question) How many coats of primer do I need for drywall?
(Answer) Two primer coats are recommended, the second coat will replenish any primer absorbed by the surface and hide any flaws in the wall.
(Question) Can I use Kilz as a drywall primer?
(Question) What should finish drywall look like?
(Question) How many coats of primer do I need for drywall?
(Answer) KILZ® PVA drywall primer is designed for use on new drywall. It is a fast drying, interior water-based primer formulated to prime and seal new, drywall.
(Question) What should finish drywall look like?
(Question) What should finish drywall look like?
(Question) What should finish drywall look like?
(Answer) The wall should be smooth with no ridges, tool marks or signs of fasteners and then finished with a coat of drywall primer and finish paint.
(Question) Why does paint need to cure?
(Question) What should finish drywall look like?
(Question) What should finish drywall look like?
(Answer) Once your paint dries, your project may still not be ready for everyday use. It may take up to 3 days for the paint to fully cure.
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