Covering an old ceiling with new drywall is a big job—it requires an understanding of basic drywall skills, heavy lifting, a serious time commitment and a major mess. But in some cases, it’s ...

With the right tools and simple techniques, you can produce smooth, neat drywall joints.

Hang drywall so that the long edge is perpendicular to the run of the studs. In a room that has typical 8-foot ceilings, this means you will have a seam on the walls all around the room 4 feet off ...

From the tools and taping to the hanging and texturing, we take you start to finish on installing drywall.

Lots of books have been written about the craft of drywall installation and finishing. One of the best is “The Gypsum Construction Handbook” published by USG Corp., one of the top ...

A. Too much moisture in the attic could cause the tape seams on the drywall of the ceiling to separate, said Dan Rapinchuk of Supreme On-site Services Inc. in Plainfield. It’s also possible the ...

I’m building a new home. Because of the booming economy and shortage of great help, I might be forced to hang and finish the drywall myself. I’ve done a few repairs here and there and wonder ...

Drywall ceilings require a drywall jack and will follow a process similar to the construction of basement walls, albeit at a much more challenging angle.