Spray foam insulation is considered one of the more customer-friendly insulation solutions. Various sorts of insulation can be utilized throughout a build. You can see all of the insulation materials we use in our materials tab.  There are a few upsides and downsides between each kind, however, these minor changes can be for the most part overwhelmed with the right installation method. This starts with understanding what insulation does, and what elements can influence the installation process. Insulation is intended to forestall heat transfer. The ultimate goal when installing insulati ..read more

Fittes Aria Vents are easy to clean. If you are going to clean your vent, all you need to do is slide and remove the tray or plate. Then open the dampeners and clean out the vent.  For permanent Envisivents, these vents are designed to be a permanent fixture to your vent and wall. These cannot be removed and cleaned. As for the removable Envisivent, you can detach the magnetically attached cover and clean the vent and cover.  Use coupon code VENTS10 to save 10% off your order. The limit is 1 per customer. Aria Flush Wall Vent [Luxe] Supply Rated 0 out of 5 Air Returns CAD $85 ..read more

Most of our clients hate drywall sanding. Meanwhile, others love it. It means you’re about to be done with your current job and more importantly, you’re about to be paid. However, if you’re new to drywall sanding or your knowledge of drywall sanding is lacking, knowing the type of sandpaper needed for the job can be confusing. In this article, we will be looking at the many differences between sandpaper coatings including paper-backed sandpaper, foam-backed sandpaper, and mesh sandpaper. As a bonus, we will look at the different sandpaper grits and when you want to use certain sandpaper. Pa ..read more

One of the most common issues that homeowners have to face is cracked drywall. If you’re looking for a solution on how to repair drywall cracks, we have an article you can read. In this blog post, we will examine the question: why does drywall crack? 1. Bad Tape Job Drywall taping is the trade of applying mud to drywall joints and laying down drywall tape to hide the cracks between the sheets of drywall installed to the frame of the building. The drywall tape needs to be installed correctly or else the tape has the chance of separating from the wall and creating drywall cracks. You will th ..read more

Which material is the most useful, vinyl corner beads or metal corner beads? If you are unfamiliar with corner beads, we recommend reading our latest article on what are corner beads. In this article, we explained the differences between the types of corner beads that are used for installing drywall. Now, let us dive into the comparison between metal corner beads and vinyl corner beads because there is nothing drywall installers and tapers love more than a good debate. What are the pros of using vinyl corner beads? Vinyl Corner Beads Are Cheaper While many may argue that metal beads are ch ..read more

Overcut electrical boxes are a headache. Electrical boxes can be a pain when working with drywall. Sometimes electrical boxes need to be removed or readjusted and you will need to cut into the drywall to make this happen. Once you are done with cutting the drywall and organizing the electrical box, you have to repair the damage done to the drywall. Before you begin to repair the overcut, make sure to cut the power off. This way you will not electrocute yourself. Step 1: Trim the area around the box Once you are done turning off the power, take your Olfa knife and cut out any protruding dry ..read more

We frequently have contractors new to automatic drywall taping tools ask us how much water they need to add to their joint compound for specific applications with automatic taping tools. This article is planned to give a few essential rules for the various methods of taping with a focus on using automatic taping tools such as flat boxes, corner boxes, MudShots and more. We would like to remind you that the instructions on this page shouldn’t supplant manufacturer instructions. Practically every joint compound is unique. The main thing to remember while adding water to your joint compound is ..read more

Drywall joint compound is a profoundly flexible substance. It’s easy to utilize and it can give texture to any project you need. Regularly, drywall joint compound is utilized to make different drywall textures, including orange peel, popcorn styles, and simple smooth walls. The incredible thing about adding a textured surface to your home’s walls or roofs is that it’s extremely simple to do. To add water to the joint compound, simply add 8 ounces of water to a 5-gallon bucket of joint compound. Mix it using a spade drill and mixing paddle, and if it is still excessively thick, add more water ..read more

As your home ages, regular repairs need to be made to maintain the structural integrity of the home. Corners are more susceptible to damage than other parts of your home as corners are the most exposed part of the wall and risk being hit by furniture or accident-prone children.   Corners are well protected using what are called corner beads. These are long strips of material that are used to cover the full length of the corner providing protection to the edge of the wall. Not only are corner beads used for vertical walls but are also used for archways and other types of outside cor ..read more

CanAm has released a new attachment for their compound tubes. This attachment increases your productivity when it comes to filling your flat boxes. A drywall flat box is a box filled with mud but with a troweling edge used to feather the mud consistently. You run it along joints with tape to apply coats of compound. Flat boxes come equipped with an adjustable blade tensioner that is used to feather the mud adjusting for the correct thickness of mud applied to a joint. To learn more about flat boxes we recommend reading our ultimate guide to drywall flat boxes. Now, let us discuss why you sho ..read more