DRYWALL & PAINT

Drywall

Whether you are building a new home, having an addition put in, closing off a room or finishing the Garage, there are some things you should know about installing drywall, which is commonly used in the construction of walls and ceilings.

Due to its relatively low cost compared to other wall coverings, and its ease of installation, most walls and ceilings built in the last 40 years are covered with drywall - which is a sheet of gypsum covered on both sides with heavy paper. Drywall is also commonly referred to as wallboard, sheetrock, gypsum board and gyprock.

The standard size of drywall panels is four feet wide by eight feet long and 1/2 inch thick, although the length of panels can vary from six to sixteen feet, and the thickness can range from 1/4 to 5/8 of an inch.

Painting

Choosing Interior House Paint

Choosing interior paint is much easier than choosing exterior paint. Your needs and the environment are much easier to define plus it remains fairly constant over time. Plus the number of products is less. Factors to Consider

• Abrasion Resistance - Some areas of your home receive more ware and tare than others. These areas could be hallways, doors and trim or a child's room. Alkyd paints can offer excellent resistance to scuffing and is a good choice for door, trim and floors. The acrylic paints offer lower odor, ease of application and excellent flexibility. Painted dining room.
• Humidity - Exposure to water will have a huge effect on the life of the finish. In areas such as bathrooms, saunas, and pools this is especially true. Both top quality oil base and acrylic finishes are resistant to moisture. The acrylic paints are better in most situations. Higher sheens should be used in areas that receive more humidity.
• Sheen - The sheen of the paint affects how strong and flexible the paint film is and the abrasion resistance. The more sheen the more resistance to washing and the affects of abrasion. Choose a paint sheen that matches the conditions of the surface and your decorative needs.
• Color - Intensity of color and the need for multiple coats affects your choices as well. Water base paints dry faster allowing you to apply another coat sooner plus quality acrylics are thicker and offer better coverage.