Saturday, August 30, 2014

Sheet Rock Finishing Is A Skill You Need In That New Construction

By Harriet Porter


It does not matter whether you are remodeling your home or building a new one, a sheet rock professional must be involved. It can be a do it yourself project, however, in St Louis, MO, the companies who provide this services are a better fit for it. These sheet rock finishing experts make quick and deliberate work of making your walls and ceilings look right.

This type of installation or repair can be done by the handy home owner. There are a few tools necessary and many that can be utilized but are not needed. Drywall can come in quite a few thicknesses, so ensure you have the ones that are already on the surface. They will also come in a couple of different dimensions, the most popular being the four by eight foot sheets.

One of the reasons this type of work is usually hired in is because of the techniques that are used to make a good looking surface. Whether it is a replacement, new install or even a repair, getting it right requires more skill and attention than most people have at their command. A professional has been working on their technique for many years before they get it done correctly the first time.

The city of St Louis, MO has a number of professionals ready to perform this work for your house. The training, based on apprenticeships and certification, in most cases, stands them in good stead to do it right. They know that if the job does not look right, to you, it has to be done again and they want you to be satisfied.

Professional sheet rockers have all of the tools that you do not have and know how to use them. They will bring several drywall knives, from a small three inch one to, possibly, a 36 inch blade. They will also have all of the tape that will be needed and the joint compound which makes everything look right, if applied properly.

No matter what type of job is presented, the professional gets to work. They must make sure the studs, within the wall or ceiling, is ready to take a sheet of drywall. Looking for exposed screws or nails will help ensure the sheets will fit in and be flat. This is the beginning of the job as they attach the drywall and make sure it is solid.

The actual finishing is done to make that piece of sheet rock meld into all of the other pieces. That is done by applying the joint compound, with a short knife, to all of the joints and nail holes and the application of the paper tape over the joint. This is allowed to dry and then additional compound is applied over the tape in an ever widening area so it blends in with the rest of the wall. Larger and larger knives are used to feather this application into a smooth transition.

The processes for installing one of these sheets is straight forward and many home owners believe this is easy to do. That may be true, however, to make it look good is another thing. The professionals practice for many years and still get it wrong and have to fix it.




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