Wallboard
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DIY Toolbox Guide
… as it has to withstand hammer blows. A set of sizes up to 1 inch wide should work for most jobs. It locates studs behind wallboard so you can nail or screw into the studs for maximum stability when hanging or mounting items. Laser versions with leveling …
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Install Stone Veneer… of sizes, colors, and textures to suite any architecture. You can make a dramatic transformation with this product. On wallboard , you'll need to put up a moisture-resistant barrier. We used building paper. Use a hammer stapler to attach the paper …
any architecture. You can make a dramatic transformation with this product. On wallboard , you'll need to put up a moisture-resistant barrier. We used building paper. -
How to Paint (Just About) Anything… cracks or holes. If your house was just built and your walls have not been painted before, it's a good idea to apply a wallboard sealer before painting. For old drywall and plaster, a stain-blocking primer can help hide water stains or crayon marks …
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How to Remove Wall Cabinets and Install Shelf Brackets… drywall slightly larger than the hole. Hold the patch over the hole, and trace the outline of the patch on the wall. Use a wallboard saw to cut a hole in the wall following the outline. Insert two pieces of 1x4 lumber (longer than the hole) in the wall …
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Tips For a Greener and Healthier Home… finishing walls, consider using the new generation of moisture-resistant gypsum panels in lieu of standard drywall. The new wallboard panels feature special coatings designed to rebuff moisture and mold from both sides. They also offer added fire protection …
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Your Guide to Painting Tools… wood putty or spackling compound. Use this rigid blade to apply and smooth wall compound on a large area or to re-tape wallboard joints. It also can be used to remove old paint and wallpaper. Keep these on hand for smoothing repaired walls and increasing …
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Vintage-Inspired Bathroom Remodel… plywood flooring and a toilet in plain sight. A makeshift shower -- consisting of a pan, copper piping, and unfinished wallboard -- facing the entry made the first impression even more unfavorable. Now the shower's two frameless walls give it a transparent …
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Choosing Deck Hardware… to 3-inch lengths, with either Phillips or square-drive heads. Do not use regular black-coated screws intended for wallboard or other interior purposes. Bolts and masonry connectors: The strongest fasteners for joining structural members are machine …
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Expert Advice: Sealer Secrets… grained woods such as oak and maple. Bare woods, such as redwood, that bleed through or discolor paint. Large areas of wallboard joint compound or patching plaster. Masonry surfaces like unglazed brick, cinder block, and concrete. Metal surfaces …
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Design a Safe Bathroom
… shower, tub, and beside the toilet. Make sure they're properly anchored to framing studs, not just screwed or glued to wallboard . Avoid Sharp Edges Choose rounded corners on countertops and other components. Also look for rounded, oversize hooks designed …
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Bathroom Privacy Design Tips
… whir of a ventilating fan can act as welcome white noise, drowning out other sounds. Insulating the bathroom walls also helps. Look in home centers for insulation and wallboard fasteners that are specifically designed to deaden sound.
