Wall Coverings

• The Right Way to Paint a Room

  Construction How-To, Painting, Projects, Remodeling, Wall Coverings March 14, 2019 Sonia

  

  Professional painting results come from careful planning and prep work. DIY’ers should take a cue from the pros and think through every phase of the project ahead of time. The Right Primer & Paint Starting with a good primer ensures the truest color for your top coat, no matter the surface you’re working with—walls, cabinetry or trim. Beyond the truer […]

  

• The Lowdown on Painting Tile

  Bath, Decorating, Painting, Wall Coverings October 17, 2012 Sonia

  

  By Matt Weber A Frank Look at what you can Expect.

  

• How to do Your Own Drywall Repairs

  drywall, Drywall, Wall Coverings, walls December 8, 2009 Sonia

  

  Damage Undone

  

• Installing Wainscoting Adds Style

  Construction How-To, Finish Carpentry, Mantels. Trim, Molding, Punch!, Wall Coverings, walls February 2, 2009 Sonia

  

                “To line with boards or paneling,” is how Mr. Webster describes wainscot. Doesn’t sound very exciting, does it? Wainscot, however, can add excitement and set the theme of your home’s decor. Wainscoting, in most instances, is finished off with a variety of moldings and is a great way of creating a true, “custom […]

  

• How to Install Vinyl Siding like the Pros

  Construction How-To, Outdoor Living, Siding and Exterior, Wall Coverings July 2, 2008 admin

  

  The experts at the Vinyl Siding Institute offer detailed installation guidelines.

  

• DIY Drywall Repair

  drywall, Wall Coverings, walls March 28, 2007 Sonia

  

  Take a look at some smart drywall repair techniques, using site-mixed compound and a little ingenuity.

  

• Putting Up Knockdown Texture

  drywall, Wall Coverings, walls April 8, 2005 Matt Weber

  

  A knockdown texture on sheetrock walls can give a room a warm, rustic appeal.

  

• Giving Walls a Drywall Update

  Construction How-To, drywall, Drywall, Wall Coverings, walls May 13, 2004 Matt Weber

  

  Using drywall to cover cracked plaster provides an economical way to give an old room a new look.