How To Drywall
Drywall is a commonly manufactured building material which is widely used to do up the interiors of homes. Initially plaster was applied over lath boards to construct walls but after the process of drywall was discovered, it was much simpler to build walls. How to Drywall is a simple manual to inform you about drywall, its uses and the tools required. Drywall is made of gypsum plaster and then fiberglass matting or heavy paper sheets are used to cover it on both the sides.
This process is not tough or complex but it does require some patience and accuracy. How to Drywall is easy to do yourself. The first step is to collect the right tools to drywall along with the essential materials. Next, the wall frame should be prepared.
Now the wallboard has to be hanged, and the sheets of drywall put into place. The nails have to be covered with the joint compound and the joints between the sheets have to be taped. With this, the next step in How to Drywall is completed. Don’t forget to let the joint compound dry on the drywall. Then the wall can be smoothened out by sanding. The seams will be hidden after this step.
The wall can be given finishing touches by plastering well over the boards. Now the wall surface is ready for painting or tiling, whatever you have in mind. You can also add fire resistant and anti mildew materials to the drywall plaster.
The process of How to Drywall also makes it easier to cut holes for outlets, wall switches and other fixtures. You just need to follow instructions properly while using the keyhole saw and select the correct junction box as well as take correct measurements. It is also fairly easy to repair or replace drywall, in case of damage or breakage. Normally the worst thing that one has to do while repairing a plumbing leak is pulling the wall apart, in case the leak is within, however with drywall it is more convenient to do so.
Unsightly nails which appear in the walls or ceilings can also be covered easily in the drywall. The nail should be repositioned an inch away and hammered back in again, after which it should be covered with joint compound. You can then sand it to smoothen it out and paint over it.