Drywall repair tips/textures
Repair a Battered Drywall Corner
For the best results from a paint job, repair any flaws in your walls before painting. Kevin Sharkey's contractor, Bob Tobin, explains how to fix a few common problems.Underneath the joint compound and paint that cover the drywall is a metal "corner bead." Depending on the severity of the damage, the bead may need to be removed and replaced. If the damage is slight, however, you can secure the loose bead and then fill any cracks with joint compound or vinyl spackling compound as outlined…
Strait-Flex Outlet Patch - 20 Pack
Back Details Strait-Flex Outlet Patch - 20 Pack Easy installation, precut to fit standard receptacle box Repairs and reinforces mis-cut or damaged drywall areas around receptacle box Material is not affected by water and damp conditions Material will not fuzz up during sanding
What is scratch coat plaster anyway?
My favorite interior designer, John Saladino, recently featured scratch coat plaster walls in the January-February 2010 issue of Veranda magazine. The article, Saladino in SoHo, presented John’s designs, inspired by the Vermeer-based film Girl With a Pearl Earring, for the Veranda NYC show house. Photography by Antoine Bootz in Veranda magazine Photography by Antoine Bootz Photography by Antoine Bootz Saladino often features walls made with plaster that appear less “finished”. He describes…
Hawk and Trowel Drywall Texture
The Hawk and Trowel are tools used by plasterers and other tradesmen in cement finishing. Hawk and Trowel drywall texture looks like layers of drywall mud flowing over other layers of mud. Here are some pictures of a hawk and trowel drywall texture applied using very thick drywall mud.
Repair a Battered Drywall Corner
For the best results from a paint job, repair any flaws in your walls before painting. Kevin Sharkey's contractor, Bob Tobin, explains how to fix a few common problems.Underneath the joint compound and paint that cover the drywall is a metal "corner bead." Depending on the severity of the damage, the bead may need to be removed and replaced. If the damage is slight, however, you can secure the loose bead and then fill any cracks with joint compound or vinyl spackling compound as outlined…
Strait-Flex Outlet Patch - 20 Pack
Back Details Strait-Flex Outlet Patch - 20 Pack Easy installation, precut to fit standard receptacle box Repairs and reinforces mis-cut or damaged drywall areas around receptacle box Material is not affected by water and damp conditions Material will not fuzz up during sanding
What is scratch coat plaster anyway?
My favorite interior designer, John Saladino, recently featured scratch coat plaster walls in the January-February 2010 issue of Veranda magazine. The article, Saladino in SoHo, presented John’s designs, inspired by the Vermeer-based film Girl With a Pearl Earring, for the Veranda NYC show house. Photography by Antoine Bootz in Veranda magazine Photography by Antoine Bootz Photography by Antoine Bootz Saladino often features walls made with plaster that appear less “finished”. He describes…
Hawk and Trowel Drywall Texture
The Hawk and Trowel are tools used by plasterers and other tradesmen in cement finishing. Hawk and Trowel drywall texture looks like layers of drywall mud flowing over other layers of mud. Here are some pictures of a hawk and trowel drywall texture applied using very thick drywall mud.