Re: DIY Drywall
[Re: Eric B]
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02/11/18 09:30 PM
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You could spend 2-3 weeks trying to do what a skilled guy can do in 3 days
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Re: DIY Drywall
[Re: Eric B]
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02/11/18 09:41 PM
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Removing trim, yes, ceiling sag, no, outlets in both baseboard and wall. Time is no object, if I can make it look okay. How much would it cost to hire someone to tape and mud? Say, 1 floor, 800 square feet, 10 foot ceilings? How about to do it all?
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Re: DIY Drywall
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02/11/18 09:41 PM
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I charge more if Joe homeowner hangs it Because its never done right X 2
Eh...wot?
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Re: DIY Drywall
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02/11/18 09:56 PM
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I charge more if Joe homeowner hangs it Because its never done right BINGO.!!! "IF" you are going to do it, use full sheets on the ceiling first (eliminating butt joints), and keep the bevel TIGHT. Then "if" possible, stand the walls up, and same, same, keep.the bevels.tight. if you for some reason cannot run them vertical..., well in small rooms, run them horizontal and push your first sheets upntight against the ceillings. Run the bottom course bevel to bevel up ahainst the top sheet. But only do it that way "IF" the rooms are small enough too do one wall with one length, 14' or whatever. Then, for you, buy the self stick mesh tape. And tape the bevels and wall to ceiling joint. Keep the wall to ceiling tape tucked into the 90° ceiling to wall joint. Next, skim, and I mean "SKIM" your first coat of mud ovet the taped joint. Do NOT go heavy with that coat (or any other). Then once dry, knock the buggars off with sand paper, or sand sponge. Apply next coat. Again,Do NOT go heavy with the mud. And sand again. Repeat. By the end, you should be able to run a wide 10" knife over the final coats (you are looking at 4-5 thin coats.) Take your knife, once final coat is done, and place the edge at 90° to the wall, spanning the joint. Look to see that you don't have a bump, tetter totter, or a valley. Prime, and paint.
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Re: DIY Drywall
[Re: Eric B]
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02/11/18 10:09 PM
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How many of you have done it? Hanging it is piece of cake, but taping and mudding? Bought a small fixer upper, with plaster cracking on several walls. Was thinking of just throwing drywall over top of the plaster. Want to put asmuch work into it as I can to save labor costs. Talked to a drywall guy I know and he said if I want it to look good, don't be cheap and hire it done. That true? I'm sure there's tricks and artistry that come with time, but is it really THAT hard? Depends on what you're idea of looking good means to you. I am a builder and I have done a lot of drywall. It is that hard. If it wasn't there would be no need for it to be a professional occupation. Sure you can slap up some board, put mesh tape on (which in my opinion is worthless) then slather some mud over it and sand your happy behind off. You might end up with a mediocre job and be happy with it. Are you looking in there or selling? If selling hire it out
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Re: DIY Drywall
[Re: keets]
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02/11/18 10:12 PM
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+1 Get a pro in there if you want it done right. You could spend 2-3 weeks trying to do what a skilled guy can do in 3 days
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