Drywall - Recent Questions, Troubleshooting & Support
Mold on drywall
You need to investigate the cause. Where there is mould, there is damp...
If it was through the previous occupiers using things like tumble dryers, irons etc in enclosed spaces without sufficient ventilation then that's one thing. Damp on walls always needs investigating though to ensure the house is structurally sound. Have you had an extended survey done?
4/30/2020 5:26:16 AM •
Drywall
•
Answered
on Apr 30, 2020
I need help finding a stub behind drywall
The stud finders are not expensive but you can sometimes use a magnet to find the nails. Also you might try shining a flashlight across the wall. The putty put over the nails will sometimes show up. Last resort is to tap on the wall and try and hear the areas that have support under them.
7/19/2019 4:31:44 PM •
Drywall
•
Answered
on Jul 19, 2019
Is there a tool that will make it easier to cut
Circles are hard to make, I had a lot of trouble when we decided to put recess lighting into the whole house. I wasn't able to find a tool that does all the cutting for you but what worked really well for me was a Goldblatt Drywall Circle Cutter. It doesn't cut all the way through the drywall, it just scores it so that all you have to do is cut from the center of the circle out to the edge and then snap off the pieces. Saves you tons of time trying to get those round edges to look perfect!
7/17/2019 12:17:44 PM •
Drywall
•
Answered
on Jul 17, 2019
How do I install?
If you are asking how to install drywall the best way is with screws.
Where can I order a thermocoupler?
Thermal couple is a sencing wire that sends a signal to your gas valve when the tip Spence’s heat from a pilot light! Can be purchased at any hardware or big box store,eg. Home Depot/ Lowe’s And any plumbing supply store. Average price is $$6-8.
How to fix 1 inch holes in drywall
Wow all those answers are ok but easy way is to wad up a piece of paper larger than the hole-force piece of that paper into hole slowly not to force into cavity behind just slightly flush then stop-take a putty knife and float with drywall compound you can get a small container of that compound at walmart even-then repeat and sand between coats until you are flush and smooth-if there is a texture then on last coat take a roller and run it thru the wet compound
12/17/2017 10:27:47 AM •
Drywall
•
Answered
on Dec 17, 2017
Screwgun broken
Sometimes you can wrap a piece of thin plastic or paper around the stem and shove it back in and will hold it in place,- other wise there is a spring steel clip that probable wore out and would need to be replace but it wont be fun
Drywall repair
Just saw your question but no answer. Sorry about the repair on the glass tape. Crack are pretty common with mesh tape, especially if the mesh was covered with premix all purpose compound. Mesh tape should be covered with setting type compounds. More info can be found on the tapebuddy.net how-to manual. They cover the reasons for the different compounds.
Not finding what you are looking for?