My husband and I are in the process of building our first house and we are just getting to the sheetrock/drywalling stage. Is there any advice or tips you can give us to make the job go smoother??? thanks
2006-10-20 07:32:18 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
buy a drywall lift, cordless screwdriver, screws, putty, tape, and plastic tarp for the floor and everything should go smoothly. it makes the process so much easier if you have a drywall lift! Also take your time hanging it, drywall is a big turd. My father and I have done it for years and it will get nasty especially if you don't have one of these things.
2006-10-20 07:45:20 · answer #1 · answered by Kevin M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rent or buy a banjo ,a drywall device that will cut the amount of time taping in half,also a power drywall sander will save you time.
if I were you I woulg practice taping in an inconspicous area first , swinging that blade to get good results is tricky...good luck...painting and drywall contractor
2006-10-20 10:33:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's one tip: My husband does drywall and he uses a squigee when he's smoothing the mud. People always comment on how he always gets the walls so smooth.
2006-10-21 07:39:55 · answer #3 · answered by chickmomma5 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hire someone. I have just gutted a room and wish I had not. Getting sheetrock up is relatively easy. The taping is a nightmare. It is time consuming and frustratiing.
2006-10-20 12:52:17 · answer #4 · answered by Chainsaw 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is not easy work, the stuff is heavy as sin, especially the ceiling. The taping has to be done really well or you will absolutely hate the results. The guys that do this for a living are not that expensive.
2006-10-20 07:49:33 · answer #5 · answered by Colorado 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋