Patching Holes in Walls

Patching Small and Large Holes in Wallboard and How to Repair Cracks in Plaster Walls

Painting Interior Rooms

The hardest part about painting a room is the prep work - patching holes, sanding and scraping, removing hardware, etc., etc. Before you get out your paintbrushes, spend some quality time prepping the room. It is the secret to achieving professional results. Our tutorial on interior paint prep will walk you through the necessary steps.

Painters & Paperhangers - Occupational Outlook

Nature of the Work | Working Conditions | Employment | Training, Other Qualifications, and Advancement | Job Outlook | Earnings | Related Occupations | Sources of Additional Information

How to Install Drywall

Artwork hangs from them. Painted ones enhance the decor. They even help insulate a room. Obviously, walls are a key element of a home. So now that you are ready to complete the addition to your home, or you've finally decided to finish the basement, it's time to install the drywall? Here are some simple step by step instruction to get the job done right.

Building a Wall - Introduction

The sill plates for a garage are usually 2" x 4" pressure treated or redwood horizontal framing members that are bolted or attached by foundation anchors or anchor bolts to the foundation (or concrete slab). These are also the sole or bottom plates of the stud garage wall. The purpose of the sill plate is to anchor the garage framing to the foundation, to level the foundation wall, and to keep the untreated framing members out of contact with the concrete where standing water could cause them to rot.

Drywall - Joint Compound, Mud and Tapes

To achieve a smooth finish, all screw and nail heads must be covered with mud and seams taped over. Joint Compound or Vinyl Spackling is known as mud. We prefer to use the Vinyl Spackling because of its quick drying time of about one hour or more depending on the thickness of application.