Drywall Tips

Drywall tips for DIY projects, including cutting drywall, hanging drywall and finishing drywall.

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  • Drywall Taping Tips

  • Follow these 12 pro drywall-taping tips to improve your skills, speed up the job and result in smoother walls. They include mixing, knife…

  • How to Cut Drywall for an Opening

  • This article will show you how to cut clean, accurate holes in drywall for electrical boxes and lights. And without making a mess. Follow this…

  • Drywall Sanding Tips and Techniques

  • In this article, we'll show you how to avoid common sanding mistakes and offer several tips for getting the best results from your drywall…

  • How to Sand Drywall

  • After you've hung and taped drywall, follow these steps to sand it perfectly smooth. We'll show you techniques the pros use to get sanding done…

  • Tips for Better Drywall Taping

  • Whether you're finishing a basement, repairing a damaged wall, or hanging drywall in a new house, these taping tips will help you make…

  • How to Repair a Drywall Crack

  • Eventually even the best-built houses develop a few cracks due to settling, usually around doors and windows. Learn how to fix them the right…

  • Drywall Repair: How to Fix Cracks

  • The only way to fix a recurring drywall crack around a door or window is to bridge the crack with a fresh sheet of drywall. The fix takes a few…

  • How to Tape Drywall Joints

  • Improve your drywall taping skills and increase your speed with these taping tips. They'll help you achieve invisible joints and perfectly…

  • Wet-Sanding Drywall

  • Drywall is a better material than MDF (medium density fiberboard) for walls because its joints are less likely to crack. Wet sand to avoid dust.

  • How to Install Drywall

  • A good drywall job starts with solid backing and properly driven fasteners. Learn how pros make their finished drywall look smooth and straight.

  • How to Repair Holes in Drywall

  • Fix damaged walls with these DIY repairs you can do. Don't melt down if a doorknob, misguided chair or an impromptu hockey game knocks a big…

  • How to Build a Drywall Arch

  • Converting a plain entryway into a curved arch is a great way to give a room a new look and feel. In this article, we’ll show you the best way…

  • Tips for Finishing Drywall

  • Learn the drywall taping tips and techniques that pros use to speed up their work. Avoid irritating problems like lumpy mud, nail pops and tape…

  • How to Tape Drywall With a Banjo

  • Fast, trouble-free drywall taping is easy with this professional taper's tool. With a little practice you can learn to use a taping banjo…

  • How to Hang Drywall: Use a Lift

  • See easier ways to hang and handle drywall (aka Sheetrock). We have 10 tips that save time and strain, whether you're working alone or with…

  • How to Use a Drywall Circle Cutter

  • Cut clean round holes in drywall for electrical boxes and light fixtures with this circle cutter. It's quick and easy, and only takes seconds

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