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There are a few ways that you can repair a large drywall section. One way is to use a patching compound and apply it over the area that needs to be repaired. Another way is to use a drywall adhesive to attach a piece of drywall over the area that needs to be repaired. Cut a piece of drywall to fit the hole. Attach the drywall to the studs with drywall screws. Cover the seams with drywall tape. Cover the entire patch with joint compound. Let the joint compound dry. Sand the joint compound. Paint the patch. For getting the professional drywall patch repair service contact us.
The best why to begin to repair the damage is to cut out the wet drywall as soon as possible. Where protection as there may be mold spores present. Take the new piece of drywall and apply it to the area that was removed and nail a scab or sister 2 by 2 that will be the lath catcher for the new drywall.
No, one-half inch drywall is not actually one-half inch thick. It is typically around 0.48 inches thick.
The weight of one sheet of drywall 12'x2'x1" (feet) would typically be around 53-57 pounds, depending on the specific type and thickness of the drywall.
Unless you are trying to save it, you'll probably have to cut it into pieces to get it out. Most likely your tubshower unit is acrylic coated fiberglass. You'll never get it out of your bathroom in one piece. It won't fit through the door. 1. Depending on how the edges are finished, you'll either have to remove the trim around the edges and or break away the drywall edge (they often drywall over the edge of the tub. 2. Remove the shower valve trim, drain and overflow trim, and shower head. 3. Remove the screws holding the tub in position (they will be hidden by the wood trim or drywall. 4. Using a reciprocating saw with a wood blade, carefully cut the tubshower into pieces to carry out, being careful not to cut plumbing or electrical lines which may be concealed behind the tub. Make sure you wear gloves, eye protection, and a sanding respirator would be a good idea for the fiberglass dust. Or, you can call a plumber and take a nap while the work is done for you!
One sheet of drywall 4'x8'x3/8" typically weighs around 58-77 pounds.
To find a reliable drywall contractor try looking in your area by asking friends or asking people who are involved in the areas around drywall. With lots of asking you will surely be able to find a reliable drywall contractor.
Yes, mesh type drywall tape usually has adhesive on one side.
First you may want to remove any old shower head you have installed currently. Pliers are recommended to do this. Simply grip the neck of the shower head and twist with the pliers. It should pop off. Next you should apply some plumbers tape around the head of the nozzle of the unit. Now attach the new piece to the end of the nozzle and hand tighten it. Then attach the shower hose to the end of the shower mount and finger tighten it. You are now done.
Around 350 square feet
the next one this year is around nov15-18