More stories about Drywall

• A Curved Coffered Ceiling

  Precise backing, flexible moldings, and a lot of patience got the job done.

• Letters

  Building fire-resistive eaves; drywall butt joints and code; making arched panel molding

• Working With Setting Compounds

  These versatile joint compounds are ideal for small jobs, quick repairs, and tough field conditions.

• Praxis Router Templates

  Outside of a few drywall contractors, I've met few people who could accurately guide a drywall router freehand.

• Letters

  OSB on the roof; drywall butt joints; siding solo

• Fine-Tuning the Frame for Finish

  Inspecting the frame before drywall ensures the trim will look its best, and can save a bundle in repairs.

• Taming Butt Joints

  Have to finish your own drywall? You may want to take a look at this tool.

• What’s Up, What’s Down

  After several years of vertigo from soaring construction costs, developers are getting some relief as prices drop for lumber and gypsum wallboard.

• Q&A: Can Heat From a Wood Stove Damage Taped Drywall Joints?

  Q: We've been called back to repair the ceiling of a vacation-home addition we built last year. The 5/8-inch fire-rated drywall ceiling is covered with 14 inches of blown-in insulation. All the tape joints performed well except those within a 6-foot radius above the wood stove; they've lost...

• Drywall Finishing For Small Jobs

  Get most of the nasty work done in one day with setting compound and a few specialized tools.