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Skip the stress, screw pops are the drywall world’s version of a bad haircut: annoying, obvious, but totally fixable in one focused session with the right tools and a bit of mud. Below you’ll learn why pops happen, the fastest pro-approved repair method, and how to leave a feather-smooth finish that disappears after paint. Why … Read more

While pre-rock drywall may not be something you’re familiar with, it’s an important technical innovation with several benefits in the commercial drywall and construction industry.  Traditionally, gypsum panels are installed after the roofing material is in place and the windows are installed. This creates a dry building to begin installing drywall and then the remaining … Read more

Knockdown texture is an easy and affordable way to add a little texture to your walls and ceiling. Also known as splatter texture, it has been popular in the United States since the 1990s, a successor to popcorn and orange peel textures. There’s a lot to know about knockdown drywall finish, especially since there are … Read more

Drywall estimating software has come a long way. The drywall estimating process is integral to any construction job, large or small. Calculating accurate estimates is necessary for a drywall business to win projects and help anticipate costs before construction begins. Before the age of computers, professional estimators had to calculate everything manually. Construction estimating consisted … Read more

Cleaning up drywall dust is one of the messiest jobs in construction. But you can make it easier on yourself with a few simple guidelines. Whether you’ve finished drywalling a whole room or are wrapping up a minor repair, working with drywall means cleaning up drywall dust. Once sanded down, drywall dust gets everywhere, and … Read more

If you’ve ever wondered how to insulate walls without removing the drywall, I have all your options.  Insulation is a must-have for most modern home buildings, with few exceptions. Not only does insulation add comfort to your home, but it also reduces energy bills year-round. Unfortunately, insulation was not so standardized in homes before the … Read more

If you are wondering how to remove your popcorn ceiling, we have you covered. While textured ceilings have a place in some rustic home designs, few ceiling finishes date a room like popcorn ceiling texture. Sometimes called stucco or acoustic ceilings, these crumbly, textured finishes were all the rage in the mid-20th century and have … Read more

If you’ve ever used drywall shims, you know them to be the greatest invention of all time. What was once an uneven butt joint, or sagging ceiling joist, is now a perfectly flat and level drywall surface. Walls and ceilings are now flat, with a perfectly shadowless, smooth-painted finish, all thanks to the amazing drywall … Read more

Do you want to learn how to repair and patch a hole in drywall? You’ve come to the right place. From the slightest scratch to the largest drywall hole, learning drywall repair basics will make your walls and ceilings look like new again. Before You Begin Your Patch and Repair Drywall Project Before You Begin … Read more

Tear away bead drywall trim is a taping product used for creating clean edges at exposed drywall edges. It’s an important part of ensuring the taping job looks professional, as it provides a crisp line on the corner of walls where drywall ends and another dissimilar material begins. Where to Use Drywall Tear Away Bead … Read more