Interior Walls - Insulation and Painting

Get the help you need to tackle interior wall projects. Begin with installing drywall and work your way up to insulation, painting and hole repair.

Fix wavy stud walls before installing drywall by replacing studs or planing them down. Read an overview of how to straighten bowed stud walls.

Cut out drywall holes for electrical outlets with a razor knife and drywall saw. Read an overview on how to cut an opening in drywall.

Cut out and repair wallpaper and drywall damaged by a doorknob. Read an overview on how to repair damaged wallpaper.

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9 tricks of the trade to protect against splatters and spills. You'll get finished faster with better results and less mess. Read an overview on tips for a neater paint job.
2Step-by-Step Instructions and Pictures: How To Use Masking Tape When Painting
Get clean edges when painting rooms by applying masking tape correctly and removing it cleanly. Read an overview on how to use masking tape when painting.
3How To Finish A Foundation Wall
When you frame exterior basement walls, insulate with rigid insulation or fiberglass insulation
4How to Use a Spiral Saw on Drywall
Faster, neater cuts around electrical and ceiling boxes.
5How To Repair Holes in Drywall
Fix small holes, large holes and cracked corners.
6How To Build Your Own Window Cornices
Create wooden window cornices for your curtains and drapes.
7How To Tape Drywall
A color-coded guide to flat, smooth, perfect walls.
8Tips for DIY Decorative Painting
How to create a perfect rag-rolled finish, even the first time, using an inexpensive dual-roller system.
9Tips for Finishing Drywall
Professional advice for taping, applying setting compound and sanding sheetrock.

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