Drywall

JLC Field Guide: Drywall

Some folks believe that mud will make everything look good after they botch hanging the drywall. But the reverse is true: When you're hanging drywall, you should be making it as easy as possible for the taper by minimizing the number of seams and locating the butt joints in easy-to-hide locations.

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Drywall Finishing For Small Jobs

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

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Specifying Drywall Finishes

A Level 5 finish may prevent callbacks in areas of high visibility, but it's not... More

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Prep Work Before Drywall Taping

Increased productivity and a higher quality end result make it well worth the effort. More

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Finishing Oblique Drywall Corners

If you're building a modern, high-performance home, do you really want the drywall... More

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How to Tape Drywall Like a Pro

There’s a lot more to hand-taping drywall joints than slapping a bunch of mud on... More

Drywall Instruction

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Quick Tray Ceiling

Myron Ferguson demonstrates how to upgrade a flat ceiling to an eye-catching tray... More

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Best Premixed Drywall Compound

Wading through the choices for what works best in any given situation. More

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Better Corner Nailing for Drywall

This detail provides better nailing for drywall and access to insulate wall corners. More

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Avoiding Bathroom Drywall Problems

To prevent a bump in the drywall, don't screw through the tub/shower flange. More

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