Monday, March 25, 2013

Make Soft Plaster Of Paris

Softer Plaster of Paris will be easier to sculpt. Plaster of Paris is a brand name for a form of plaster mixture used for molds and casting....

Spackling Compound Versus Joint Compound

Spackle is convenient as a quick-fix option for drywall damage. Spackle is a repair and patching compound that is used primarily on drywall,...

Easy Doityourself Drywall Finishing Instructions

Finishing drywall is an art form. Some people make it look easy and some people struggle with the basics. However, drywall finishing does no...

How Big Screw Will I Use Having A 1/2 Inch Drywall

You have decided to attach one-half inch drywall with screws instead of using drywall nails. Those choices are among the first decisions you...

Friday, March 22, 2013

Plaster Brick Walls

A lot of people have that one (or more) unsightly brick wall they just don't know what to do with. Maybe it's an interior wall, the ...

How Lengthy Will Foam Insulation Work

Foam insulation has a high R-value compared with fiberglass or cellulose. Foam is a material commonly used to insulate residential and comm...

How Lengthy To Allow Drywall Dirt Dry

Ready-mixed joint compound takes about 24 hours to harden. Joint compound, or drywall mud, is a building material similar to plaster. Finish...