Interior Wall Finish - Page 17 of 26

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.

My work includes patching holes in drywall from time to time. And if the holes are in textured walls, either orange-peel or knock-down texture, I've got to set up my…