Interior Wall Finish - Page 17 of 26

Drywall pro Myron Ferguson gives advice on how to get walls ready to paint if there's damage and glue left behind after stripping wallpaper.

Whenever we hang drywall, a few boxes are always misrouted slightly, leaving a ragged hole that the outlet or switch plate can’t cover (drawing 1). We’ve solved this problem, and…

After sanding or sponging off a drywall-compound job, I shine a 500w halogen lamp at an acute angle to highlight any remaining defects. Then I touch up the spots with…

Steel studs attached to the sides of existing floor joists of the room above create a flat surface for new drywall.

Recently, I had to finesse a small piece of drywall into place as a patch. As I began fitting the drywall into its opening, it became clear that I needed…

Hide the new carrying beam in the ceiling, and they'll forget that wall ever existed.

Any new wiring or plumbing done on an older home usually requires getting behind lath-and-plaster walls. If an entire wall section needs to be removed (such as for new kitchen…

Learn what builder Mike Guertin thinks about these time-saving pieces of framing lumber.

Most paint problems can be prevented with good preparation. Here's how to get it done.

Drywall panels and innovative corner beads turn a former living room into a formal dining room.