Wall Repairs

Repairing an exterior foundation wall is difficult, tricky and time-consuming work. It may be faster and easier to call a contractor, especially if the damage is extensive. If you only have a few...

You've tiled and grouted, but after some months you notice that your wall tiles are allowing for the passage of considerable moisture--right through the stone. Your task, then, is to seal these...

Do you hate the look of the dark paneling that came with your new home? Priming and painting will lighten the darkness, but those annoying lines and grooves may still be there. One answer would be...

Tackling a peeling wall of plaster may look daunting but it's an intuitive process once you know the right steps. Before you begin, however, figure out why the surface is peeling or bubbling to...

Drywall can be damaged in any number of ways. From door handles to an exciting game of indoor football, the result is the same. Though the hole sizes will vary greatly, the method used to repair...

Joint compound, or dry wall mud, is used in every home and business project of the modern building age. At one point in time, it came in large sacks of dry powder, and the professional had to add...

How long and difficult it is to repair a wall depends on the size of the patch. Repairing a nail hole is easier than a hole the size of a fist. Follow the simple tips below for both; you can get...

There are several steps taken after installing new sheet rock walls or just replacing and repairing small pieces of sheet rock on a damaged wall. The most common way of finishing sheet rock...

Walls textured with drywall mud can add beauty to your home. Buy special texturing tools or use a broom, dry brush or round brush from an old vacuum cleaner. Armed with the right tools and the...