Ceilings

FHB Podcast Segment: A Cost-Effective Approach to Insulating and Air-Sealing Floor Trusses
The podcast crew offers advice on insulating and air-sealing a tricky part of the home.
Repairing Damaged Walls and Ceilings
Skim-coating with joint compound covers texture, renews old drywall and plaster, and leaves smooth surfaces ready to paint.
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Paint Prep With Less Waste
When painting ceilings, reduce the amount of waste you produce by hanging reusable fabric from the walls instead of plastic sheets.
Podcast Episode 644: High Indoor Humidity, Underfloor HVAC Returns, and Textured Ceilings
Listeners write in about changing careers and organizing volunteer builders and ask questions about high humidity, underfloor cooling, and removing ceiling texture.
Tips on Ceiling Repair
Find out your options for applying a seamless drywall patch on a textured ceiling.
Refined Drop-Ceiling Tiles
Ceilume's ceiling tiles are made from thermoformed vinyl and offer an attractive alternative to standard mineral-fiber drop-ceiling tiles.
An Easy Approach to Coffered Ceilings
Careful layout, accurate framing, and preassembled parts simplify a traditional trim detail.
Conform to Ceiling Curves
To accommodate a curved ceiling when installing a new non-load-bearing wall, make a series of kerf cuts in the top plate.

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