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Walls and Ceilings
04-17-07, 08:48 PM
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proper use of greenboard
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Jampac
You're fine, greenboard in the bathroom is...
You're fine, greenboard in the bathroom is standard procedure. Like mentioned above don't use it as a tile backer, other then that use it on every wall.
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Walls and Ceilings
04-13-07, 03:52 PM
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do I have to drywall ceiling first?
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Jampac
Unless you get a really friendly inspector you...
Unless you get a really friendly inspector you can nix him going up in the attic to inspect. The whole point of the inspection is to make sure everything is o.k. before drywall install. If you cover...
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Walls and Ceilings
04-12-07, 05:53 PM
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Drywall 24" on center question?
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The spacing won't be a problem, when I frame...
The spacing won't be a problem, when I frame suspended drywall systems I always space the tee's 2' apart. 2' spacing is stantard when hanging trusses, I only do commercial work so 5/8 drywall is what...
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Walls and Ceilings
04-12-07, 05:10 PM
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do I have to drywall ceiling first?
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The only reason to hang the ceiling first is...
The only reason to hang the ceiling first is because it's easier to butt the drywall to the ceiling then the other way around. Hang the wall and do your business in peace and quiet knowing that no...
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Patching and Plastering
04-12-07, 03:58 PM
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To Banjo or Not to Banjo?
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Return it, banjo's are only good for good for big...
Return it, banjo's are only good for good for big jobs to speed up the process. Not only that but they make a mess.
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Patching and Plastering
04-09-07, 04:02 PM
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Drywall thickness variations
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Jampac
Now I understand, !/4" drywall will work fine,...
Now I understand, !/4" drywall will work fine, also you could apply the compound directly to the 2x to gain even more room. I have done this before without problem.
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Walls and Ceilings
04-05-07, 09:03 PM
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Strange crack patter in drywall next to windowframe
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This is a common problem resulting from the...
This is a common problem resulting from the drywall being hung flush to the edge of the window with a small piece of drywall above and below the width of the opening. There is little you can do as...
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Walls and Ceilings
04-05-07, 08:48 PM
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Will this work?
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Jampac
Use durabond and there shouldn't be any problems...
Use durabond and there shouldn't be any problems make sure to tape where the drywall meets the 2x, also use the easy sand durabond as the name says sanding is a whole lot easier. Don't worry about...
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Walls and Ceilings
04-05-07, 08:37 PM
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popcorn ceiling <1%chrysotile Can I still scrape it myself?
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Rent an electric sander with vaccum attachement...
Rent an electric sander with vaccum attachement from HD or other. Send the kids to the zoo or museum with the wife. Sand away be careful to not hold sander in same location for too long or you'll...
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Framing, Flooring and Sub-Flooring
04-05-07, 08:14 PM
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How to frame an "eyebrow"?
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Jampac
The way I do arches is I mark it out on plywood,...
The way I do arches is I mark it out on plywood, figure the size of the radius snap a center line on the ground then I snap a second line square to the first one. Lay down the plywood on the squared...
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Framing, Flooring and Sub-Flooring
04-05-07, 07:40 PM
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Straightening Floor
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I plan on doing the same thing to my house, there...
I plan on doing the same thing to my house, there is no problem with the plan as long as you use a 2x that will span the entire lenght of the room and that you nail it at the ends to the existing...
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Framing, Flooring and Sub-Flooring
04-05-07, 07:24 PM
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Sagging Joists
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Jampac
I'm facing the same problem with my house, I was...
I'm facing the same problem with my house, I was planning on sistering a new 2x to the existing one and using a double joist hanger on the ends. I never thought about the mortised end of the old 2x...
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Patching and Plastering
04-05-07, 07:15 PM
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When did they stop using asbestos
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Keep the dust down wear a mask or respirator and...
Keep the dust down wear a mask or respirator and you have nothing to worry about. Asbestos won't cause cancer even if you inhale some when removing popcorn. 95% percent of cancer cases were from...
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Patching and Plastering
04-05-07, 06:55 PM
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Is the Harbor Freight texture gun decent?
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Wouldn't it be cheaper to rent if this is all you...
Wouldn't it be cheaper to rent if this is all you need to do, Unless you plan on multiple uses purchasing a gun seems like a waste of money, if you do plan on using it multiple times buy the better...
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Patching and Plastering
04-05-07, 06:47 PM
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Reintall of towel rod onto patched drywall... will it hold?
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Jampac
Once the integrity of the drywall core is...
Once the integrity of the drywall core is weakened patching it will never hold as good as before. If you want to reinstall the bar in the same location the only way to make it durable is the plywood...
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Patching and Plastering
04-05-07, 06:38 PM
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Drywall 101
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Jampac
Use paper tape everywhere, unless you have walls...
Use paper tape everywhere, unless you have walls at angles other then 90*. Use whatever coumpoud you prefer they're all pretty much the same, don't worry about using different types from taping to...
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Patching and Plastering
04-05-07, 06:29 PM
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Drywall thickness variations
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Jampac
How long is the wall you want to install the 1/4"...
How long is the wall you want to install the 1/4" drywall on? The reason i'm asking is that 1/4" drywall should not be used as the only layer, meaning screwed directly to the framing. On standard 16"...
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Patching and Plastering
04-05-07, 06:12 PM
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Still good?
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1,108
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Jampac
More then likely it's junk even if it dosen't...
More then likely it's junk even if it dosen't have clumps in it, old compound won't bond well to the drywall paper resulting in a poor finnish.
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Basements, Attics and Crawl Spaces
04-05-07, 05:39 PM
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Framing Question
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984
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Jampac
like Rockpro said the blocking mentioned is used...
like Rockpro said the blocking mentioned is used in bearing walls to help against deflection, meaning the studs won't end up looking like bananas when the load is applied.
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Basements, Attics and Crawl Spaces
04-05-07, 05:34 PM
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trim to metal studs?
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4,900
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Jampac
On the doors you want to use trim screws so it's...
On the doors you want to use trim screws so it's nice and solid, casing around the doors should be trim screws also. The windows and base you can use nails shoot them at an angle so they hold better....
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Designing Kitchens and Bathrooms
03-24-07, 08:35 PM
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4
drywall? plaster? what is it?
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1,263
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Jampac
Follow hotinOKC's advice unless you want to spend...
Follow hotinOKC's advice unless you want to spend money for nothing. Remove it taking good precautions so there is minimal dust wear a mask and you'll be fine. Knowing that it's asbestos won't change...
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Designing Kitchens and Bathrooms
03-24-07, 07:53 PM
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Underlayment - Before or After Plumber?
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1,574
Posted By
Jampac
If your putting down durock or similar tile...
If your putting down durock or similar tile backer check with the plumber, most plumbers won.t like the tile backer since they won't be able to just use a holesaw to make the hole.
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Designing Kitchens and Bathrooms
03-24-07, 07:49 PM
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5
spacing tiles
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1,718
Posted By
Jampac
Lay the tiles down on the floor and play with...
Lay the tiles down on the floor and play with them until you get the right grout joint size, leave a grout space between the wall and tile if the joints are too big in the middle the first tile can...
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Designing Kitchens and Bathrooms
03-24-07, 07:41 PM
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4
How to remove ceramic fixtures from time
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2,115
Posted By
Jampac
Hammer it to pieces as long as you don't it the...
Hammer it to pieces as long as you don't it the other tiles around it you'll be fine.
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Doors, Skylights and Windows
03-24-07, 07:38 PM
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6
5/8" sheetrock on pocket door kit?
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2,281
Posted By
Jampac
I'm confused like Bill, I can't understand the...
I'm confused like Bill, I can't understand the how the drywall is on the pocket door wall but not part of the assembly. But anyways 5/8 drywall is not an issue I'm finishing a bldg that had over 200...
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