An AsktheBuilder.com reader asked me about which direction she should be hanging drywall sheets on steel studs. Drywall hanging on steel studs should be done horizontally.
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Veneer plaster saves dust and money. Regular plastering techniques changed when plaster veneer came on the market. Veneer plaster is an affordable alternative to conventional plaster for finishing drywall.
Here are some manufacturers of gypsum veneer plaster and plaster veneer products. For more information about plaster, contact the USG Corporation.
Plastering is an art. Plaster techniques require tremendous hand-eye coordination. Just as with any construction trade, do it yourself plastering also requires experience.
Patching plaster cracks is one of the most frequently asked questions I get. Here is how you can repair plaster cracks and plaster holes. Homeowners who try plaster repair without these tips are constantly bothered by cracks which reappear after they have been repaired.
Drywall finishing requires hand-eye coordination. For professional results, practice drywall taping skills, mixing the compound correctly and use the right paint primer. Read more about these drywall finishing tips.
Drywall or gypsum board is a wonderful building material. Drywall installation can transform a house from the framing stage to the painting stage in a matter of days. Here are some drywall tips on how to drywall your house.
The USG Corporation has an excellent book on drywall and drywall finishing. It is considered the Bible of the drywall industry. It is available for FREE download in PDF format on their Web site.
Drywall is undoubtedly the standard wall covering material used in new homes today. Drywall is relatively inexpensive, it performs well in most applications, it is easy to install and it looks great when finished and painted properly. But there are still so many options for covering your walls, including plaster.
Old plaster ceilings sometimes fall without warning. Nailed to the ceiling joists are wooden lath boards that plaster is spread over. Temperature changes cause moisture changes in the boards and the plaster, eventually leading to plaster cracks and the whole ceiling caving in.
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