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For questions about drywall (aka plasterboard) installation, repair & finishing.

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Should I hang drywall up to the ceiling (using steel studs)?

Drywall is part of the fire retardation system in many types of construction. The thickness is specifically designated to provide a certain timing before a fire can spread to an adjoining area. … Failing to have the drywall fully enclose the wall defeats this. It also compromises the insulation of the room, both with regard to temperature and sound. …
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Wall of smaller drywall sheet pieces - tape or replace?

Taping is the hardest part of drywall work and bigger sheets means less taping (and less sanding and mess). … Adding and removing paneling may have loosened the drywall underneath, exacerbating all of the above. …
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Leveling drywall patch

Then screw the 1/2" drywall through the shims and into the studs. I would probably use 1 5/8" drywall screws for a better grip. … By the way, if this is in or near a furnace room, be sure to use fire rated drywall. …
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Nails holding drywall

Now most drywall is screwed, which leads to much fewer pops. The usual fix is to screw between the popped nails (and a few more may pop as the board is pulled tight). …
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Can drywall tape be applied after mud has dried?

It depends how thick the mud is. If it is not so thick that it significantly raises the level, you can sand it lightly, spread a skim coat of new mud, imbed the tape and proceed to finish coats. I …
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What screw/fitting to use on this wall?

Shelves like the one described can carry a significant load and things are regularly being put on and off, increasing the dynamic load. Unfortunately, from the illustration (and the appearance of the …
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Can a drywall ceiling support hanging a 20kg chandelier

This drastically reduces the strength of the drywall (and consequently the toggles in the drywall) Further, how is the drywall attached to the joists? … A hole the size of the junction box is cut into the ceiling drywall. …
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How should I mount a sliding closet door track?

As generally described by Tester101, the standard approach is to install flat boards called jambs - horizontal to cover the cross beams and vertical to cover the upright studs. These are about 11/16 i …
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How do I patch my wall with tile along the seam?

The strength in the new drywall is in the mounting to the studs, not in any mud joint. … You could use drywall compound, one of the hardening spackles, or caulk. I would recommend the latter. …
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Can I leave drywall floating in the corners of my basement ceiling?

Drywall needs to be attached at its edges. The standard approach is to build a pont to attach the edge of the drywall. Generally, you screw a dummy joist at the edge of the wall. … This beam is not structural, just a fairly solid point to anchor the edge of the drywall. …
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Rule of thumb for prefilling drywall vs. recutting a piece of new drywall

To cut drywall (or any panel) to an exact shape with non parallel sides is hard. So what we usually do is make the hole regular. … You can trim away some of the remaining drywall, preferably so the edge runs along the middle of a stud, parallel to another stud or the corner. …
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How can I waterproof a bathroom ceiling?

You might want to consider a no-paper drywall (often colored purple, instead of white or green). …
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how to remove these screws without taking a huge chunk of wall with them

The anchor shown is one of the variants of toggle bolt/anchors that have sections that slide laterally after they are inserted into the wall. It is virtually impossible to remove these without doing s …
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How to cut drywall over stud?

Screws (or nails) near edges weaken the structural integrity of drywall and the patch is likely to shift and crack eventually. … While you could carve a strip from the drywall with a utility knife to expose the studs, I would urge against it. …
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How to install a handheld shower without drilling the shower membrane?

The holes drilled for the mounting bracket of the handheld are extremely small and the bracket would further deflect water entry. But to be especially safe, you can force a silicone sealant into the …
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