How to Cut Ceiling Tiles
The Family Handyman expert, Wade Sides, will show you how to cut custom ceiling tiles and shadow lines along the wall. The Family HandymanHow to Cut Ceiling TilesThe Family Handyman expert, Wade Sides,...
View ArticleThe Best Tools for Popcorn Ceiling Removal
Textured ‘popcorn’ ceilings have long been out of style, yet many older homes still have them. Whether you’ve just moved into a home that has popcorn textured ceilings or you’re sick of looking at the...
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With Ceiling Fans, You Get What You Pay For
1. How much does noise matter to you? Fan manufacturers offer some great-looking models at really low prices. To sell at those prices, the manufacturers use lower-quality bearings and mounting...
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Drop Ceiling Installation Tips: How to Install Drop Ceiling Tiles
Drop Ceiling Tiles Installation Tip 1: Lay out the ceiling grid on paper Drop ceiling design: Ceiling grid sketch Sketch and measure the ceiling so you can position the grid and add up the materials...
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How to Handle Full-Span Ceiling Truss Problems
Likely causes of recurring ceiling cracks in newer houses Figure A: Typical truss Warm, moisture-laden air leaking into the attic gets absorbed by cold parts of the truss, expanding the wood and...
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How to Fix a Wobbly Ceiling Fan: Ceiling Fan Repair
Make sure the fan is mounted on a fan-rated electrical box Check the box A properly mounted fan will be attached to a fan-rated box, mounted either on a 2×4 with lag screws or to an adjustable fan...
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14 Ways to Cover a Hideous Ceiling
Corrugated Tin Installing a corrugated tin ceiling is a unique way to get a minimalist/industrial vibe in a room. The metal is attached directly to the ceiling joists with screws and is easy to...
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How to Install a Tongue and Groove Ceiling
Finish tongue and groove boards before installation Finish before installation of your wood plank ceiling Tongue-and-groove boards are notorious for shrinking and expanding with changes in temperature...
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What to Do When Your Ceiling Has Water Damage
There are few feelings worse than being confronted with water damage. If you have a ceiling that’s water stained, peeling and or cracked, here’s what to do. Stabilize the Situation The first step is...
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Why Remove Popcorn Ceiling When You Can Cover It With Drywall
Overview Covering an old ceiling with new drywall is a big job—heavy lifting, a serious time commitment and a major mess. But in some cases, it’s the smartest way to go. We talked to a dozen...
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How to Paint Popcorn Ceilings
Step 1: Test the water solubility of the ceiling Paint unpainted textured ceilings with a vibrator-type paint sprayer Test the water solubility of your popcorn ceiling. If the texture becomes soft, the...
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What to Know About Attic Ladders
You have all that storage space in your attic, but lifting boxes through that rough-hewn hole in the ceiling can be difficult, and dangerous, from a step ladder. It’s time to reclaim that unused area...
View ArticleHow to Cut Ceiling Tiles
The Family Handyman expert, Wade Sides, will show you how to cut custom ceiling tiles and shadow lines along the wall. The Family HandymanHow to Cut Ceiling TilesThe Family Handyman expert, Wade Sides,...
View ArticleThe Best Tools for Popcorn Ceiling Removal
Textured ‘popcorn’ ceilings have long been out of style, yet many older homes still have them. Whether you’ve just moved into a home that has popcorn textured ceilings or you’re sick of looking at the...
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With Ceiling Fans, You Get What You Pay For
1. How much does noise matter to you? Fan manufacturers offer some great-looking models at really low prices. To sell at those prices, the manufacturers use lower-quality bearings and mounting...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Drop Ceiling Installation Tips: How to Install Drop Ceiling Tiles
Drop Ceiling Tiles Installation Tip 1: Lay out the ceiling grid on paper Drop ceiling design: Ceiling grid sketch Sketch and measure the ceiling so you can position the grid and add up the materials...
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How to Handle Full-Span Ceiling Truss Problems
Likely causes of recurring ceiling cracks in newer houses Figure A: Typical truss Warm, moisture-laden air leaking into the attic gets absorbed by cold parts of the truss, expanding the wood and...
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How to Fix a Wobbly Ceiling Fan: Ceiling Fan Repair
Make sure the fan is mounted on a fan-rated electrical box Check the box A properly mounted fan will be attached to a fan-rated box, mounted either on a 2×4 with lag screws or to an adjustable fan...
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14 Ways to Cover a Hideous Ceiling
Corrugated Tin Installing a corrugated tin ceiling is a unique way to get a minimalist/industrial vibe in a room. The metal is attached directly to the ceiling joists with screws and is easy to...
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How to Install a Tongue and Groove Ceiling
Finish tongue and groove boards before installation Finish before installation of your wood plank ceiling Tongue-and-groove boards are notorious for shrinking and expanding with changes in temperature...
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