Why Drywall Corners Crack, and How the Cracks Get Fixed
Why cracks show up in drywall corners, inside and outside and where walls meet ceilings, and how each kind of corner crack is properly repaired.
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.
Which Ceiling Texture to Choose After Popcorn Removal
Once the popcorn is gone, which ceiling finish should go up? Smooth, knockdown, orange peel and skip trowel compared, and how to choose.
How to Prepare Your Home for Popcorn Ceiling Removal
A few simple steps before popcorn ceiling removal: choose the finish and paint, decide which rooms to include, clear the room and test older ceilings.
How to Choose a Painting Company in Orlando
How to choose a painting company: referrals, reviews, prep, paint quality, written quotes, questions to ask and how to spot a professional paint job.
Common Interior Painting Problems and How to Fix Them
Why interior paint looks blotchy, peels, cracks or shows roller marks and touch-ups, and how to fix each problem with the right prep.
Common Drywall Textures for Walls and Ceilings, Explained
Knockdown, orange peel, skip trowel, smooth and hand-applied textures: what each drywall texture looks like, what it hides and how to choose.
What Is Drywall? A Homeowner's Guide to the Basics
What drywall is, why it's used, how it's installed, the types of joint compound and the terms you'll hear from a drywall contractor.