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How do I install gypsum board in the winter?

Cold and damp weather conditions can contribute to joint compound bond failure, delayed shrinkage, beading, nail popping, joint shadowing and board...

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How do I repair joint ridging?

Joint ridging, also called beading, is a uniform, fine line deformation occurring at gypsum board joints. It is usually caused by compression of the...

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How do I repair nail pops?

The protrusion of screw or nail heads above the gypsum panel surface is caused by one or moreof the following: Lumber shrinkage occurring after...

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How do I minimize the potential for mold growth during construction?

Job site handling and storage of building materials is essential to reducing the potential for mold growth. Store building materials in areas that...

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How do I assess water damage to drywall?

When gypsum board is exposed to elevated levels of moisture, an assessment of the potential damage to the gypsum board must be made as to whether...

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What are the recommended levels of finish?

Understanding the Six Finish Levels for Drywall, Glass Mat and Gypsum Panels The recommended levels of finish are as follows, as stated in the Gypsum...

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What are some acoustic considerations I should take when building my home theater?

Most homeowners spend countless hours selecting home entertainment systems that carefully replicate the movie theater experience. And, while the...

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How to maximize acoustics when building a media room?

Most would consider the selection of state-of-the-art audio and video equipment as the most important factor in designing a home theater or media...

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Tips on designing a home theater

A dedicated media room with high-tech audio and visual components is among the most desired amenities for new homeowners. Whether you are buying a...

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Install Like The Pros

Learn professional techniques for installing CertainTeed drywall with this handy installation guide. From planning and application to finishing...

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AquaBead Product Spotlight Video

AquaBead® is an easy-to-apply, water-activated,self-adhesive drywall corner that doesn’t blister, bubble, dent or crack and offers fast, easy...

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What Is Formaldehyde?

Understanding the toxic chemical that’s in everything - plus, 4 tips for getting it out of your house If you thought the last time you’d deal with...

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How to Reduce Noise in Any Room

TV remodeling hosts are always transforming ordinary bathrooms into "spa-like retreats," master bedrooms into "oases of relaxation" but with ...

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How to Repair Drywall

Don’t live with dings, dents and holes, with these tools you’re just a few minutes away from picture perfect walls. Small drywall damage happens to...