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 explains how to cut and install the ceiling drywall for the ceiling electrical box in this installment of How To Build a Basement Closet. See the previous installment for how to hang the closet drywall. How to Build a Basement Closet: Ceiling Drywall The closet ceiling drywall is simple rectangular section cut from […]
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 […]
WAGNER® SMART Edge Roller™ Review. This project is continued from How to Finish a Basement Bedroom. Painter’s Masking Tape I painted the ceiling and walls while finishing the basement bedroom and wanted a better and faster way to paint the edges between the ceiling and walls. Normally I would use painter’s masking tape to protect the […]
A new section of 2×4 lumber is spliced into the load bearing stud, secured with mending plates and cross braces. The drywall repair panel is then installed to close the wall. This project is continued from How to Repair a 2×4 Load Bearing Wall Stud – Part 1. Load Bearing Wall Stud Splice Repair The […]
Tape, mud and finishing the drywall repair panel to blend with the wall. This project is continued from How to Repair a 2×4 Load Bearing Wall Stud – Part 2. Drywall Repair Panel Finishing The drywall repair panel is fastened with screws then self-stick fiberglass joint tape applied: Before you begin, have your bucket of […]
