Custom Ceiling Details: Tray, Coffered, and Curved Drywall Explained
Tray, coffered, and curved ceilings all use standard drywall, but each one demands different framing and a different sequence of cuts to hide the seams. A…
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Drywall guides, repair advice and finish notes from our crews across Greater New Orleans.
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How to Hire a Drywall Contractor in New Orleans: 7 Questions to Ask
Hiring a drywall contractor in New Orleans comes down to checking five things before you sign anything: proof of insurance, a written scope of work, references…
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How Long Does Drywall Installation Take? A Realistic Timeline
Drywall installation takes about one to two days of hanging for an average room, plus three to five more days for taping, mudding, and sanding. Each…
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Drywall vs Plaster: What Should Owners of Older New Orleans Homes Choose?
Drywall is the practical choice for most full renovations of older New Orleans homes because it costs less, installs faster, and takes repairs easily. Original plaster…
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Steel Stud vs Wood Framing: Which Is Better for Interior Walls?
Steel studs are the better choice for most interior walls in humid, termite-prone regions because they cannot rot, warp, or be eaten by insects. Wood framing…
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What Is Fire-Rated Drywall and Where Does Code Require It?
Fire-rated drywall is gypsum board built with a reinforced core that resists fire longer than standard panels. The most common product, 5/8 inch Type X, uses…
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Does Soundproof Drywall Really Work? Noise Reduction Options
Yes, soundproof drywall works. Sound-damping panels such as QuietRock use a polymer core that can raise a wall’s Sound Transmission Class (STC) well above standard drywall.…
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What Are the Levels of Drywall Finishing? Levels 0 to 5 Explained
Drywall finish levels are a 0 to 5 rating scale from the Gypsum Association’s GA-214 standard. Each level describes how far joints, corners, and screw heads…
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Drywall Texture Types: Which Wall Finish Fits Your Home?
The main drywall texture types are smooth finish, orange peel, knockdown, skip trowel, slap brush, sand swirl, and popcorn. Smooth walls and light spray textures like…
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