Drywall

Get a Grip
This vacuum lifter handles bulky materials and helps with tasks like placing windows, setting millwork, and hanging doors.
Control Your Tape Roll
Joint compound keeps paper drywall tape from unrolling before the next use.
FHB Podcast Segment: Patching Drywall Near a Shower
Learn how to patch drywall above a fiberglass shower without totally redoing everything.
Putting Drywall Sanders to the Test: Power, Precision, and Dust Control
A pro painter evaluates a variety of drywall sanders and dust collection systems for quality of finish, user fatigue, and more.
Stop Cracks at Corners
Enhance the holding strength of outside corner bead with a fiber-mesh tape.
Tool Test: You Need a Drywall Sander
We tried out a range of rotary and random-orbit sanders to compare their dust collection, quality of finish, and user fatigue after hours of sanding.
FHB Podcast Segment: Drywall-Free Half Wall Finish
Discover a drywall-free approach to refinishing a partially demoed wall.
Air Barrier Under Wood Paneling
To prevent moisture buildup and improve performance, install a continuous air barrier—such as drywall or specialized membranes—under tongue-and-groove boards or other interior wall paneling.
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Repairing Damaged Walls and Ceilings
Skim-coating with joint compound covers texture, renews old drywall and plaster, and leaves smooth surfaces ready to paint.

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