While there is no such thing as a perfect building material, drywall comes pretty close. For one thing, it's dirt cheap, costing about $7 for a 1/2-in.-thick 4 x 8 panel. It's also DIY friendly--about ...

Q. Is taping drywall that hard to do? I watched it done on a television show, and it seems like it's not too tough. What taping drywall tools should I be looking for? What are some secrets of ...

Taping compound is also the best option to cover plaster cracks and when superior bonding and crack resistance are required, ...

Todd and Holly Olson have opened Olson's Do It All Drywall showroom along Highway 10 in Hawley, Minn. Todd Olson has 14 years of experience in hanging, taping and texturing drywall. The business has ...

If you find yourself staring at damaged walls and ceilings in your home, it might be time for a little TLC and an update. The interiors of most homes are covered with gypsum wallboard, which is ...

Drywall businesses provide a variety of services to clients, including initial drywall sheet installation or the finishing, taping or texturing to existing drywall. Drywall contractors often work with ...

Learning how to texture a wall can help DIYers transform boring surfaces or newly built walls into visually appealing ones with rustic charm or depth. Texturing walls also can help hide imperfections ...

Ben Parmer and Anthony Michael have opened Freestyle Drywall Inc., a licensed and insured contractor. The business specializes in hanging, taping, texturing, painting and custom finishes. Both have 18 ...

Achieved by spraying, troweling, or rolling drywall compound onto your walls and then "knocking it down" with a knockdown knife, this texture originated in the early 1990s. While the texture's ...