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Paint a Popcorn Ceiling
Texture-sprayed ceilings with the appearance of “popcorn” or “cottage cheese” are very difficult to keep clean; cobwebs and dust around vents can be removed by holding the wand of a vacuum about an inch from the surface of the ceiling; however, more forceful…
Wainscoting
Q: I am interested in finding out how I can do a cottage looking wainscoting in a small bedroom (12 x 9). Can I get something in sheets or tongue and grove? Would it be applied like paneling? A: Because we…
Insulating a Crawl Space
Q: I just purchased an older home with a couple of separate crawlspaces and would like to know the best way of insulating this area. A: By crawlspace I assume you mean underneath a home. If you are going to insulate under a…
Drywall Installation Techniques
Drywall panels cover most walls and ceilings built over the last 40 years. Drywall can also be called sheetrock, wallboard and gypsum board. These panels are made of a layer of gypsum sandwiched between heavy paper facings. A waterproof type, sometimes called “green board” because…
More Articles About Walls & Ceilings
Tip: Prepping Before Wallpapering
Install Ceiling Fan
Understanding Plaster
Drywall Panels and Sheets
Drywall Textures and Styles
Install Acoustic Ceiling
Upgrade Insulation
“Upgrade Batt, Rolled or Poured Insulation “
Tip: Insulation Basics
Install Wall Coverings
Types of Wall Coverings
Paint a Popcorn Ceiling
Techniques for Wall Covering Removal
Create a Turn-of-the-Century Look With Metal Ceilings
Acoustic Ceiling Cleaning
Wall and Ceiling Cleaning
Checklist: Winterize Your Home
Designer Touches with Drywall
Drywall Installation Techniques
Wainscoting
Removing Wallpaper
Insulating a Crawl Space
Repair Small Hole
Nicotine Stains on Walls and Ceilings
Paint Over Paneling
