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  • Closing Up the Walls: High-Textured Ceilings
    		•
    From "Home IQ"
    episode DHIQ-116


    PHOTO

    Figure A
    In this final segment of our "Closing Up the Walls" episode, we find out the high-textured ceilings in the Oberg home were created.

    • Richard Tucker, drywall installer, explains that the high texture for the Oberg ceilings were achieved by using a texture brush, but the key to make sure you flatten (figure A) the bristles properly for the perfect result. You can accomplish this by putting the new brush in very hot water and then quickly put the brush on a flat surface and place a "heavy" weight on top of it. You may have to do this process twice to get the right amount of flatness for the bristles.

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    PHOTO

    Figure B
    • Next water is added to the drywall compound (how much is determined by the compound thickness) and mixed thoroughly.

    • The mixed compound is applied to the ceiling edges first because they require the most attention. Then -- using a roller -- the compound can be applied to the rest of the ceiling.

    • Now it's time to use the textured brush to put the pattern (figure B) on the ceiling.

    • The final step is to smooth the textured surface, but the Tucker has to be extra careful that he doesn't dig in too hard or the texture will be removed.

    For more information on the drywall process, be sure to check out our online "Home IQ" package article, Finishes: The View Inside.

    In the next episode of DIY's Home IQ it's time to dress up the interior with colors, moldings, columns and mantles. And see how the homeowners plan and design built-in bookshelves and entertainment centers.


    RESOURCES :

    Drywall Installation and Finishing
    Superior Drywall
    1259 Freedom Crider Rd.
    Freedom, PA 15042-9318
    Phone: 724-774-1221
    Fax: 724-774-1221

    Barrel Vault Ceiling
    Brand: Durock® Cement Board
    USG Building Systems
    Phone: 1-800-USG-4YOU (800-874-4968)
    E-mail: usg4you@usg.com
    Website: www.usg.com


    GUESTS :

    Brad and Lynn Oberg
    Homeowners
    Company: IBACOS (Brad)
    Title: Co-Founder/Chief Technology Officer
    Website: www.ibacos.com

    Greg Allen
    Site Supervisor
    Hendolhurst Homes
    955 Markman Park Rd.
    Baden, PA 15005
    Phone: 724-935-5658
    Fax: 724-935-0884
    E-mail: gcrbs@adelphia.net

    Glenn Cottrell
    Building Scientist
    Ibacos
    Website: www.ibacos.com

    Rebecca Silva
    Distributor Representative
    USG Building Systems
    Toll-free: 800-USG-4YOU (800-874-4968)
    E-mail: rsilva@usg.com
    Website: www.usg.com

    Richard Tucker
    Drywall Installer
    Superior Drywall
    1259 Freedom Crider Rd.
    Freedom, PA 15042-9318
    Phone/Fax: 724-774-1221

  • ALSO IN THIS EPISODE:
  		• Closing Up the Walls: Hanging Drywall
  		• Closing Up the Walls: Barrel-Vault Ceiling Challenge
  		• Closing Up the Walls: Finishing the Drywall
  		• Closing Up the Walls: High-Textured Ceilings