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How to Repair Old Ceilings with Cracks and HolesHow to Repair Old Ceilings with Cracks and HolesRepairing Old Ceilings If you wish to save an old plaster ceiling that has only a few cracks or holes, a little time and a few materials will do the trick. 1. Minor cracking and small holes can be patched up with some quick drying compound applied with a taping knife and smoothed over. When that is dry, sand lightly with a sanding block or.. |
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Patching Cracks in WallboardPatching Cracks in WallboardPatching Cracks in Wallboard Oops! Your drywall has developed a crack in it. Never fear... with a little elbow grease and some patching materials, no one will every know there was a crack. Various types of patching materials are available for patching drywall. These include adhesive and non-adhesive drywall tapes, fast drying patching... |
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Patching Small Holes in WallboardPatching Small Holes in WallboardPatching Small Holes in Wallboard One of the kids kicked a small hole into the drywall. Guess what? It's a snap to patch up. You can repair small holes, up to 4 to 6, in drywall using drywall bandages. Step 1: Making a Drywall Bandage: To make a drywall bandage, use a keyhole saw to make the hole into a square or a rectangle.. |
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Repair Siding SpotsRepair Siding SpotsRepair Siding Spots What You Need Paint Brush Shellac or Rust-stopping Primer Primer and Paint 1. Using the #952 grinding stone, scour the nail head until it's bright and rust-free. Also gently remove discolored paint around the nail. 2. After wiping the spot clean, treat the metal and wood with shellac or rust-stopping primer. 3. Prime... |
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Repairing Small Dents in WallboardRepairing Small Dents in WallboardRepairing Small Dents In Wallboard There is a dent in your drywall. Don't replace the whole piece. Every once in awhile objects that come in contact with wall board which can cause dents or scratches. These indentations are easy to repair. Here's how to do it. Step 1: Sand the Surface: First, sand the surface thoroughly (Fig. 1). This... |
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Sound Advice - Soundproofing Your Walls and CeilingsSound Advice - Soundproofing Your Walls and CeilingsSound Advice Maybe it's the kids discovering how to annoy mom and dad by pushing their stereo speakers to the limit. Maybe that spare bedroom just became a home office. Maybe you don't want to overhear visiting relatives discussing their health problems in the guest bedroom. Whatever the reason for the noise pollution, there is a. |
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Stencil a Wall or BorderStencil a Wall or BorderStencil a Wall or Border A decorative paint technique that takes no particular skill Stenciling is perhaps the most widely used decorative painting technique. In part, the reason must be its aesthetic appeal and that it takes no particular skill or talent. Anyone can stencil anything. Stenciling also can be an inexpensive fix for... |
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Step-by-Step, How to Build Your Own Bulletin BoardStep-by-Step, How to Build Your Own Bulletin BoardStep-by-Step, How to Build Your Own Bulletin Board Bulletin boards are a common site in many homes. You'll find them in the office, in the kitchen, in the shop, in the kids' bedrooms - just about anywhere there's a need to pin up a note or a memento. But did you ever wish you could find one in a color other than cork tan, or perhaps in a... |
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