Taping and Texturing

Started by Kri, July 17, 2008, 06:47:09 PM

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Kri

July 17, 2008, 06:47:09 PM
If you did it yourself, have products/efforts improved much?  Has anyone sought bids?  If so, did they vary much?  Did you find the pricing worth consideration?

glenn kangiser

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July 18, 2008, 01:56:06 AM
Some people don't want to do it and think hiring it out is cheap - I do it myself.

Ready mixed stuff is easy to use - keep the bag closed when not in use to prevent lumps from formng in the drying thin spots on the open bag (boxed type).

A wet sponge can take care of a lot of problems rather than sanding.

Start with a narrow - 6" knife and work up to a 12"  is the way I like to do it.  I always texture - let it dry a bit then knock it down to get a flattened texture as it is much easier than going for smooth.

I haven't priced it in a long time - used to be around a dollar a square foot and I don't remember if that included installing the board -- I don't do much sheetrock any more.
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OldDog

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July 18, 2008, 05:04:45 AM
I just paid .23 per square ft for hanging and .50 per square ft for finishing.

The finisher provoded all his own supplies.

It is a knockdown ceiling with smooth walls.

All us "Old Guys" have no business doing drywall.  Painting it is bad enough!

Bruce
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glenn kangiser

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July 18, 2008, 09:09:48 AM
I think you are probably right on that Bruce.  Thanks for the pricing.
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peternap

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July 18, 2008, 04:49:30 PM
You two old goats need to get with the technology....Sheetrock lift ;D

Best $250.00 I ever spent.
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glenn kangiser

#5
July 18, 2008, 09:40:15 PM
I guess that would help get it up for a fairly reasonable price.  ::)

Here as cheap as $75

http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=drywall+lift&tag=googhydr-20&index=tools&hvadid=2193047501&ref=pd_sl_16099t0kqn_b
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fishing_guy

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July 21, 2008, 02:09:34 PM
Quote from: peternap on July 18, 2008, 04:49:30 PM
You two old goats need to get with the technology....Sheetrock lift ;D

Best $250.00 I ever spent.
Yep,

My brother still hangs professionally and uses one all the time.  He is a one-man crew.  I used to think it was for sissies, but now that I'm older...

I still like the 2 sawhorse/stocking cap method for ceilings, but I guess I'm old-school now.
A bad day of fishing beats a good day at work any day, but building something with your own hands beats anything.

benevolance

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July 23, 2008, 08:46:15 AM
I am just old...

Or I feel that way.. worked until 4 am last night and back up at 7 this morning trying to finish up.... yuck
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