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Drywall
Textures and Styles |
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There are two basic drywall finish styles: smooth and textured. Textured
finishes range from light to medium and heavy, with both simple and
complex textures. There are two types of smooth wall finish: smooth
for wallpaper and smooth for paint (smooth for paint leaves a slight
pebble finish).
Most people elect to keep their walls unfinished in garages, storage
and other work areas. A sprayed drywall texture is the most popular
application method today. It uses less labor and isn't as costly as
hand-applied finishes.
Fine to coarse grades of texture can be sprayed. The texture is made
coarser by adding textured granules (of foam, for instance) to the
drywall compound or paint.
If you are matching existing drywall and having it professionally
installed, it's important to let your service professional know the
size and texture type so a more accurate estimate can be delivered.
While metal studs make for stronger, straighter frames, wooden studs
are America's most popular way to frame. Kiln dried studs have all
the moisture removed before they are used so they stay straight. Untreated
lumber will warp as it ages.. |
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