If you’re planning to hang drywall in your basement, moisture and mold resistance should be at the top of your list when selecting the right type. There are several other considerations beyond the type of drywall. Don’t forget about the thickness and how you will get the material into the basement. Stud and joist spacing and local codes will also
The two most common causes of drywall seams cracking are inadequate support behind the drywall and improper taping. We’re going to dive into those two pesky reasons for drywall cracks, and how to fix them. And a whole lot more. Unfortunately, you’ll never know exactly why your drywall seams are cracking until you cut into the wall and see for
The term “fire tape” is thrown around a lot. Commercial construction, residential construction, doesn’t matter. Fire-tape is a drywall buzzword that just rolls off the tongue. But many don’t truly understand what the term “fire tape” actually means. They assume when you add fire-tape to drywall joints, the wall becomes “fireproof.” Not the Case. Fire tape is just one component
What is a level 5 drywall finish? Most people in the construction industry know that there are 6 levels of drywall finish, ranked from 0 to 5. But do you really understand the details of each drywall finish level? Let’s start by explaining the level of drywall finish refers to the quality of the wall surface that will receive paint
When it comes to drywall finishing, you have a decision to make, drywall mesh tape Vs paper tape. But which type is better? Drywall tape has advantages, but is mesh tape the answer to your taping headaches? Let’s get into it. When Should I Use Paper Vs Mesh Drywall Tape? I’m going to make the case for why paper drywall