Walls: Tips and Articles

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Building Permit for a Wall: I am planning a remodeling project, and want to find out what has to be done, and what steps are involved...

Designer Touches with Drywall: Styles of drywall have changed a lot over the years. Using drywall techniques to add new architectural or design touches, or simply retexturing ceilings and walls, can dramatically change...

Drywall Installation Techniques: Drywall panels cover most walls and ceilings built over the last 40 years...

Drywall Panels and Sheets: Drywall panels cover most walls and ceilings built in the last 40 years. These panels have a layer of gypsum...

Drywall Textures and Styles: There are two basic drywall finish styles: smooth and textured...

Filling Drywall Cracks: What is the best way to go about sealing our windows? The drywall is slightly cracked around the windowpane...

Glass Block Wall: I am building a glass block wall for a shower with a vaulted ceiling and want to know how to attach the block to the wall....

Install Wallcoverings: Wallpapers and fabrics in myriad patterns can transform an entire room or a small area into a warm, inviting space...

Installing Wallpaper: There are ten basic types of wallpaper from which to choose...

Less than Perfect Walls: Problem: Cracked or bumpy walls

Plaster: Plaster surfaces come in a variety of textures. Here are some common styles...

Plaster Repair: Although plaster can be extremely durable, stress cracks can come from movement in the framing of the house...

Prepping Before Wallpapering: Nothing fills a professional paper hanger's heart with more dread than hearing a potential client say, "My walls are already smooth and ready for paper...

Removing a Loadbearing Wall: I want to remove an exterior wall that separates my living room from a sun porch. It is a load-bearing wall...

Removing a Mirror Glued to a Wall: My tenants stuck two sets of beveled mirrors to the wall. How can I remove them...

Removing Wallpaper: ... How we can get rid of the existing wallpaper? What do we need to do it ourselves?

Removing Wallpaper and Textured Paint: I've been wanting to paint my bathroom. The walls are covered with two layers of wallpaper and textured paint. I've been trying to remove it by scraping, but...

Repair a Small Hole in Drywall: We have a small hole in our wall. Can we repair it ourselves?

Rotting Behind a Cinder Block Wall: I have a cinder block wall in a finished basement in a house built in 1978. Behind the paneling, the drywall and the studs were rotted out...

Taping Drywall: What is the correct procedure for installing drywall tape at the seams?

Tip: Cleaning Wallpaper: Although newer wallpaper is often washable, older papers may not be...

Tip: Drywall Nails and Screws: Although drywall nails are inexpensive and quick to use, drywall screws are more secure...

Types of Wallpaper: Wallpaper, with its variety of patterns, colors and finishes, is a popular alternative to painting a room...

Understanding Plaster: Whether you're remodeling a kitchen or simply hanging a mirror, an understanding of wall coverings is essential...

Wall Covering Removal: ... Professionally installed wallpaper frequently is tougher to remove than homeowner-hung paper...

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