Drywall Renovations

Are drywall renovations suitable as a DIY job?

Of course they could be, but if you can afford it. The practical thing to do is let the experts do the job. Drywall installations and drywall renovations are not of the same level as painting a wall. (If you do a poor job in painting, it is easily rectifiable, but not for a drywall job). Handling drywall renovations are a skilled trade, and the skilled pros are most often members of a union. These installations entail hanging sheets or boards on the framed walls.

How do you cut large drywall sheets?

Just a few strokes of a utility knife would cut a big sheet all the way through. The problem is that you would dull the knife's blade. Here is a better way. Softly score the drywall, but not all the way. Put it up on one end, then begin with the side that has not been scored. Just snap it across your knee, and the two sides would now be hinged. Now that the board pieces are forming a V shape, cutting at the backside is quite manageable.

The drywall mud

The drywall mud, a compound used to seal the drywall, actually needs a lot of time to dry. You could speed this up via a space heater or even a radiator. If the drywall mud covers only a small section, get your wife's hairdryer and use it. Have patience, as it would take more time than you desire to let the mud dry.

Drywall tapes with metal backing

A tape with metal backing can be pre-scored and could fold by itself, although it's a bit more costly. You might see experts using paper tapes for the corners instead of those with metal backing. If you want to use paper tapes, let the experts handle it because using paper tapes can get really tricky.