Drywall installation and repair.
This project shows how to finish the basement closet drywall this installment of How To Build a Basement Closet. For the prior installment of this series, see wiring the closet light circuit. Basement Closet Drywall Finishing After cutting and hanging the drywall, it must be “finished” to cover the screws or nails, corners and seam [...]
This project explains how to cut and install the drywall in this installment of How To Build a Basement Closet. See the Wiremold electrical rough-in for the closet light in previous installment of this series. How to Build a Basement Closet: Drywall Installation Having completed the electrical wiring rough-in, the 1/2 inch thick drywall sheets [...]
This project is continued from Part 2. The drywall repair panel is fastened with screws and self-stick fiberglass joint tape applied. I didn’t install a screw in the center of the panel because the wall bowed slightly out with a ~3/8″ gap between the panel and center 2×4 stud. I could’ve installed a shim between [...]
This project is continued from Part 1. The ends of the existing 2×4 wall stud are checked with a square and trimmed with a hand saw to make the ends flat and true. It’s important for the ends of the new splice stud to seat evenly against the existing stud for a full load bearing [...]
This article explains how to mend a 2×4 stud that was foolishly cut to install a shelf. The shelf is removed, the 2×4 load bearing stud and large opening in the drywall are repaired. Copyright © 2013 HandymanHowTo.com Reproduction strictly prohibited.
This project is continued from Part 1. Copyright © 2013 HandymanHowTo.com Reproduction strictly prohibited.
This project illustrates how to install a new HVAC air vent and ductwork in a suspended drywall ceiling. Copyright © 2013 HandymanHowTo.com Reproduction strictly prohibited.
This repair is continued from Part 2. Copyright © 2013 HandymanHowTo.com Reproduction strictly prohibited.
This repair is continued from Part 1. Copyright © 2013 HandymanHowTo.com Reproduction strictly prohibited.
Water from the leaky shower drain dripped onto the basement drywall ceiling causing a fair amount of water damage. What appeared to be a simple stain on the finished ceiling is really a hole on the unfinished side of the drywall. Copyright © 2013 HandymanHowTo.com Reproduction strictly prohibited.
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