Category: Drywall
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How To – Choosing the Right Underlayment Backer Material for Tile Installs
When you are performing a Tile install in your Bathroom or Kitchen it is important to know the correct way to prepare the area for Tile. Some surfaces like concrete floors can take tile directly however if you are installing tile in a bathroom or an area that will have water or high traffic then…
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How To – Intro to Drywall
Most home interiors are now finished with Drywall but not so long ago most homes were finished with either wood paneling or Plaster over lath. So what made the change and what are your choices? The main reason for the change to Drywall was the ease of installation. To install plaster over a lath base…
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How To – Obtaining Permits For Flood Repair Can Mean Special Considerations
In many locations that have been hard hit by floods the permit process for flood repair requires additional notification to your building official before work can be completed and you can live in your home safely. Normally a home owner can perform general maintenance and some upgrades without the need of a permit. In cases…
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HowTo – Concrete Backer Board & Drywall For Bathroom Remodeling
Depending on the age of your home and the extent of your bathroom remodeling project you may or may not have to remove the drywall or plaster lath that make up the surfaces for your walls. If your home was built before 1960 and you will be doing more then just replacing a vanity and…