2007-10-01 01:33:15 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Drywall is not the nightmare.Joint compound is.I have had hundreds of calls over the years to come out and repair the homeowners mud work.If you glue and screw the board and keep your seams tight you should not have any problems hanging the board.If you get the mud on to thick you will be sanding forever.After you have sanded forever you will find that you went to far and you have to mud all over again.
2007-10-01 01:47:52 · answer #1 · answered by snowman 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
This Site Might Help You.
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Is drywall a nightmare for a beginner? It looks easy on the Home Improvement shows...deceiving?
2015-08-24 09:26:10 · answer #2 · answered by Brigid 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easy Drywall
2016-12-12 11:08:30 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After installing multiple thousands of sq. ft. of drywall; EASY is relative.
Certainly some valid suggestions so far; and obviously a HOME SHOW isn't reality; in a strict sense, no matter the context.
Having help "Helps"; especially for a DIY.
The process can be labor intensive; or can be as easy as any other project.
At its base it's no different than installing paneling; with only minor/other considerations.
Drywall is heavier; somewhat more fragile; can be subject to water damage and mold; is a bit messy in the process; BUT your intent suggests you'll take the task as if it was meant to end up as perfection.
It's most often a 4 x 8 sheet weighing approx. 50 pounds. It costs approx $12 per sheet. It should be installed on studs, ON CENTER at its butt joints. It should be above ANY floor level and that can be accomplished with a 1 x shim piece; It is best aided in install; by two, initially, but certainly 1 can do walls alone.
I use no less than 1 1/4 drywall screws; and assume for 1/2 inch drywall that is fine. No need for overkill, as the weight load is SHEAR weight. Practice will allow you to know DEPTH to screw into the material, and you can use a drive bit with a STOP.
Once installed the process takes a bit more finesse; and any honest HANGER will tell you so, and/or tell you that a FINISHER is paid more with intent.
I use mesh/ mildly adhesive backed seam tape. I suggest MUDDING with a POLY blend, and in 3 stages. Holes/ seams/ dings...all to be coated/skimmed. allowed to dry/ sanded. re-mudded, allowed to dry/ sand.... and the final, should be for no more than very minor voids in feeling with your hand how FLUSH your sanding was.
I suggest a sanding pad, cast aluminum usually; with clamps at each end and the mechanics to thread onto a handle. MESH sanding pads, NOT SAND PAPER.
On the final coat after sanding, you can apply a light coat of primer to detect voids; etc, If need...address those; prime the entire surface; then determine your choice to finish coat.
Steven Wolf
A_Lone.Wolf@yahoo.com
2007-10-01 03:01:39 · answer #4 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Snowman is correct. Hanging the stuff is relatively easy and marginally more difficult for ceilings if you build the supports to hold it up. The joint compound is the worst part as beginners use far more than is necessary to finish the job and end up sanding and sanding to remove the excess. This will not make your wife or SO happy as there will be joint compound dust everywhere unless you seal the work area with plastic sheet first.
2007-10-01 07:40:24 · answer #5 · answered by Volusian 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not as easy as TV makes it out to be but it's not that hard. Ceilings (lids) are a pain but one person can take care of walls. Taping and floating is a bit trickier but not too bad once you get the hang of it. This link will explain it in detail...
2007-10-01 02:44:46 · answer #6 · answered by DIYpro 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes and no my first job was a nightmare but after a bit of practice it is working fine I always add water to the mud and mix it to make it thinner it makes it work a lot easier to work with after a bit of practice you will find it so much fun you will want to do more of it give it first cote then second coat and then sand it then 3rd coat..... if your a beginner you might have to give it another coat after sanding the third coat you will find out that sanding is hard work and the less mud you put on the less you will have to sand...... Good luck
2007-10-01 02:20:00 · answer #7 · answered by beginner 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I hate the stuff. Yes, looks easy but it is not. Believe it or not--yes, I have worked with it.
2007-10-01 01:45:12 · answer #8 · answered by old_woman_84 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its easy..just remember to start off about 3/8 of an inch off oh the floor..(water) and stagger the joints.......................
2007-10-01 01:39:21 · answer #9 · answered by boscowood 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
True
2016-03-15 05:09:39 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋