<![CDATA[iFixit - Answers With Device "Drywall"]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/Device/Drywall/All?rss=yes en-US Sat, 04 Apr 2026 01:32:28 -0700 <![CDATA[Drywall: Can you paint over intumescent paint with regular paint?]]> I have a steel beam in my new kitchen which I want to leave exposed. It already has been covered with intumescent paint. Can I paint over the intumescent paint for decorative purposes with regular paint? Or does it need to be some kind of intumescent paint? Thanks!

⟐ Commented September 09, 2024 at 0:59 MST

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⟐ Answered May 29, 2024 at 12:49 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/455031/12%22+Ryobi+Saw+TS1551+Arbor+Size https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/455031 Wed, 29 May 2024 12:49:41 -0700 <![CDATA[Drywall: How to repair a hole that is in paneling in a manufactured home?]]> The stuff is paper thin, accidentally fell back into it. How should I work to fix it? Brand new homeowner here.

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⟐ Answer edited April 26, 2024 at 10:32 MST

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⟐ Commented May 19, 2023 at 11:28 MST

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Where do you put the screw or nail right where the stud finder lights up ? Or around it (silly ?but i don’t get it )and i’m scared i might do it wrong and hit something like live wires its to hang in my bedroom I live in a upstairs apartment if that makes a difference. Please help Thank you

⟐ Commented December 01, 2019 at 12:26 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/604583/When+hanging+something+When+finding+the+stud https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/604583 Sun, 01 Dec 2019 12:26:30 -0700 <![CDATA[Drywall: Putting up drywall or insulation?]]> In the process of closing on a house in a few days and thinking about a few of the repairs that are going to be needed.

I’m clueless when it comes to home repairs so I’m looking for advice!

While looking at the home we realized that behind the current wood paneling there is no insulation. The previous owners have pieces of normal styrofoam behind the paneling.

Our first thought was to rip the paneling down, put up insulation and then put drywall back up.

Someone else had also suggested just putting up drywall over the wood paneling to save us some money and still better insulate the room.

No idea which direction I should go. Thoughts are appreciated, thanks!

⟐ Answer accepted October 14, 2018 at 9:38 MST

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Update (08/01/2013)

I started tearing into it today and its all concrete walls no gypsum board or drywall used I just bought the home gonna remodeling it to rent thanks for the help so far

⟐ Edited January 17, 2018 at 7:04 MST

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