Ceilings & Drywall

Discover expert guides on drywall taping, level 5 finishes, popcorn ceiling removal, coffered ceilings, and soundproofing to upgrade living room surfaces

A drywall sheet held to exposed ceiling joists by a wooden deadman brace while a screw gun drives fasteners

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Hang and Finish a Drywall Ceiling Without Ghost Joints

A step-by-step guide to hanging a drywall ceiling: deadman braces, 1/2 versus 5/8 board, sheets across the joists, the screw pattern, and taping so seams stay invisible.

Gloved hands on a ladder scraping wet popcorn texture from a ceiling in a room fully draped in plastic sheeting

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Remove a Popcorn Ceiling Without Wrecking the Room

A step-by-step guide to removing popcorn ceiling texture safely: asbestos testing, masking the room, wet scraping, skim coating, sanding, and priming for a flat finish.