Hi, How much should i expect pay for the following items to have them done by a professional? 1. Replacing the tile celing in my basement with a drywall celing (24 feet x 10 feet) ? 2. 10 pot lights in the celing? 3. Framing, Drywall and taping for a bulkhead of the size 8 x 5 x 1 feet (total ...
Apr 18th, 2019 8:07 pm
... square feet. I bought the condo and it had ancient vinyl tile covering the walls from floor to ceiling. Ripped off the tiles hoping to salvage the drywall, but most of it is unusable and full of holes. I'd like to get a handyman to supply, install and tape new drywall in both bathrooms. I will ...
Apr 5th, 2019 6:22 pm
What drywall/waterproofing should I use for bathrooms and shower areas.I have regular drywall and was going to cover it with waterproofing membrane in the shower area, but am concerned about the weight of the tiles. Should I consider cement board for the shower area? other options?Thanks
Jan 28th, 2019 9:32 am
I have been asked by relatives to help fix this crack in their home. It looks like it was hastily patched w/ spackle and the crack came back. In a situation like this, could I use mesh tape / hot mud, or should I add a control joint where the crack is? And are there general guidelines for when a con...
Jan 27th, 2019 11:16 am
I have a 20x22 two car garage, I tried looking online but its hard to get a real answer. What would it cost (approximately) to have someone come in and drywall/tape/mud my garage? (no paint).
Jan 16th, 2019 1:25 pm
Great deal on a good quality corded drywall gun. Possible PM @ HD (currently priced at $119 at HD - https://www.homedepot.ca/en/home/p.4000-rpm-vsr-drywall-screw-gun.1000112612.html)
Dec 5th, 2018 11:08 am
I've started demolishing my washroom. I will do all the demo and prep work, but will hire a tiler. I've removed the drywall around the tub I've removed the drywall and box above the tub (going to be raising the ceiling). I've removed the tub. I'm at bare studs. My main focus now ...
Nov 16th, 2018 8:47 am
... have an unfinished, insulated basement (new built with insulation done by the builders) I basically use my basement as a workshop. I wanted to put drywall up on the wall and paint everything (walls & unfinished ceiling) Won't be doing any plumping. Will be adding 2 electrical outlets. (Well...i ...
Nov 15th, 2018 3:57 pm
...and sound insulation between units.”Trying to see if this is adequate soundproofing of a townhouse.
Nov 10th, 2018 8:00 am
https://i.imgur.com/waD2Mlm.png (joist spacing is 16" OC) I'm a little stuck here. Normally with a ceiling I would expect to hang the drywall perpendicular to the ceiling joists. But in this room that doesn't seem like a great idea. If I hang it perpendicular I end up with (1) 4' x 8' ...
Nov 3rd, 2018 10:53 pm
Good morning everyone, Finishing my basement, working with drywall, in many cases I have left over cut outs of around 4ftx2ft or other shapes. I know that part of drywalling is minimizing the amount of gaps or lines to reduce future cracks. Anyway to ...
Oct 9th, 2018 10:23 am
Have a new build home/garage I'd like to prepare for outdoor paint. The builder simply put drywall tape at the border between the drywall and concrete. I'm wondering if that is sufficient and could be painted over. Or would it be better to add a metal drywall corner ...
Sep 10th, 2018 3:23 pm
I am in the phase where i am finishing some small frame fixes here and there to put on drywall. Noticed that during framing, I have taken care of having a stud at the end of each wall to hang drywall on the edge, but missed some places on which the last stud is like ...
Aug 30th, 2018 9:34 am
I have two walls that forms a wide obtuse angle (about 120 degrees). I tried to mud the joint - the result is not good. Anyone share a tip on how to do this?
Jul 29th, 2018 9:33 pm
I'm installing some paper-faced cornerbead. Everything is going great except when I sand. After I sand, I notice that in some areas, the paper on the actual 90-degree bend itself is exposed, even though I'm not directly sanding on it. Is that the way it is supposed to be? If not, I'm not sure I unde...
Jul 29th, 2018 11:52 am
Pretty good deal if you happen to need one, the M18 Fuel Drywall Screw Gun Kit (2866-22CT) quite a specialized tool. - M18 Fuel Drywall Screw Gun - Contractor Bag - 2 x M18 2.0AH Battery - Charger for $199, it is the same price as the "bare tool" ...
Jun 19th, 2018 9:56 am
hi, i have some square openings in my house and i'd like to put some curves in the corners, so that i have kind of an arched opening with a flat top (i think this is also called a quarter circle). i don't have a jigsaw. can i buy a piece of plywood from home depot with a curve already cut into it? i...
Jun 9th, 2018 8:25 pm
Hi, I'm wondering what the going rate (brd ft) on new construction residential, drywall install, finish taping with knockdown texture to ceilings is? in London,ON.
Apr 18th, 2018 3:34 pm
We're getting our basement done (2-piece bath, and the rest framed, insulated, drywalled, and some storage cabinets installed). Debating whether to have a dropped ceiling installed (easy access to pipes, etc. But looks cheap, costs more than drywall) or drywall ...
Apr 18th, 2018 6:12 am
... and it got me thinking if it can support the additional weight? House was built in the 1950/1960s and im pretty sure back then they used half inch drywall. Can it support all that additional 15 inches of cellulose? And I also assume now if my roof were to leak, my drywall would cave in if it got ...
Apr 1st, 2018 8:08 am