Paint Sheens Explained: Flat, Eggshell, Satin and Gloss
Paint sheens from flat to high-gloss explained: how durable and washable each one is, how much it shows flaws, and which sheen to use in each room.
The New Ceilings blog
Drywall & ceiling advice
What causes cracks, when popcorn has to go, how texture matching works and how to get a repair that disappears.
Paint Stripping 101: 3 Methods and When to Use Them
When old paint needs stripping before you repaint and when it doesn't, plus how scraping and sanding, pressure washing and chemical strippers work.
Fire and Smoke Damaged Drywall: Repair or Replace It?
After a house fire, which drywall needs replacing and which can be cleaned, sealed and repainted, from charred and wet drywall to light smoke film.
Types of Drywall: Fire-Rated, Moisture, Sound and More
The types of drywall used in homes, including fire-rated Type X, moisture-resistant, sound-dampening and impact-resistant, and where each is used.
The 6 Levels of Drywall Finish, From Level 0 to Level 5
The 6 levels of drywall finish explained, from Level 0 to a Level 5 skim coat, and which level you need for textured walls, paint and smooth ceilings.
What Causes a Sagging Ceiling, and How It Gets Fixed
What makes a ceiling sag, from water leaks and AC drain lines to heavy insulation on thin drywall, what to do right away, and how it's repaired.
How to Remove a Painted Popcorn Ceiling, and Why It's Harder
Why painted popcorn ceilings are harder to remove, how the removal is done step by step, what it means for cost, and how to tell if yours is painted.
What Affects the Cost of Drywall Repair in Orlando
What goes into the price of drywall repair, from size and cause to texture, paint and ceilings, what a good quote includes, and when to repair or replace.
What Affects the Cost of a New Ceiling Texture or Finish
What drives the cost of a new ceiling texture, from the finish you choose and the ceiling's condition to room size, height and popcorn removal.
How to Remove Adhesive From Drywall Without Damaging It
How to remove tape residue, adhesive strips, mounting tape, wallpaper paste and construction adhesive from drywall, and how to fix any damage.
Don’t Let Your Dream Home Become a Nightmare: Test Popcorn Ceilings for Asbestos
Let’s set the scene: you’ve just signed the purchase papers for your dream home. To celebrate such a momentous occasion, you and your family take one last…
Can You Paint a Popcorn Ceiling? Yes, but Read This First
How to paint a popcorn ceiling without pulling the texture loose, which roller and paint to use, and why painting makes removal harder later.