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  1. Top Causes Of Drywall Damage

    Drywall damage isn't as uncommon as it may seem, and can happen for many reasons. If you are a property surveyor, building manager or letting agent you will be all to familiar with the common issues that arise. However, Drywall is a low maintenance surface, so luckily it is easy to replace or repair. We're sharing some of the ways drywall can become damaged.

    PLUMBING LEAKS

    A common cause of drywall damage is plumbing leaks, and depending on how fast you catch your leak, depends on the severity of the damage caused to your drywall and the possible costs of commercial cleaning and potential repairs

    If you notice a bulge in your drywall, immediately inspect

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  2. TACKLE COVID 19 AT WORK WITH DWT

    The Coronavirus pandemic has taken over the country, and with many construction workers working throughout as key workers in the UK, whilst others are making the slow return to work over the coming weeks, we have sourced equipment that will keep you safe from the spread of Coronavirus during these difficult times.

    COVID-19 Disposable Face Mask 3-Ply (50 Per Box)

    These Disposable Face Masks are to protect against dust, fluids & germs. Perfect when travelling on public transport or through busy areas.

    These 3-ply masks come with comfortable, extra-soft elastic earloops to eliminate pressure to the ears, helping to protect one of your most vital assests which is your respiratory system.

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  3. Drywall Tools Fab Five For May

    We have a huge range of tools & accessories on offer at Drywall Tools Direct. From power tools to plastering tape, you can get all your drywall or plastering supplies from your favourite brands with our one stop shop.

    Check out our Fab Five tools for May...

    TapeTech EasyClean Loading Pump

    The EasyClean Loading Pump is used to fill all TapeTech automatic taping and finishing tools. With features that include a twist-lock foot valve for secure connection during operation and easy removal for cleaning and maintenance.

    The integrated O-ring gasket for the filler eliminates the need for costly, consumable paper gaskets.

    Refina Megamixer MM30/2 1800w

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  4. Product Review: REFINA EPN1800P DIAMOND CONCRETE POLISHER

    Refina is one of our most popular brands at Drywall Tools Direct and in this post we will be taking a closer look at one of our newest additions to our Refina range - The Refina EPN 1800P Diamond Concrete Polisher. 

    The EPN1800 wet polisher with water feed has been designed and developed for smoothing, polishing and finishing concrete, natural stone, granite and terrazzo. It is an extremely powerful polisher, featuring metal bond discs for surface grinding and resin bond discs for smoothing and polishing.

    The wet disc kit uses discs from 50 to 3000 grit with a final buff pad to achieve a high gloss surface. It is recommended that advice is taken before

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  5. Top Tips On Repairing Drywall

    Repairing drywall doesn't have to be hard work and can be relatively simple, especially if you know what you need to do and how. There are a multitude of Youtube videos with step by step guides on repairing your drywall which is handy if you don't want to pay for a professional. If you are taking the jump into doing your own drywall repairs we are offering our expert tips on repairing drywall.

     1. Most loose plaster can be removed easily, but you may need to use a club hammer & bolster chisel on tougher areas.

    2. If old plaster is unstable in many areas on a masonry wall it will quite possibly be necessary to remove all the old plaster. You will need to render and then plaster the wall from scratch.

    3. You can buy ready mixed or mix your

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  6. Get Perfect Wall Finishing With Drywall Tools Direct

    Gypsum panels are the increasingly popular and modern methods to obtain perfect and durable walls. Even until very recently, plaster was just a safe method to lift the walls. Plaster is cheap and, if done correctly, could stay a couple of years or so, however, plastering not only require time but can also be extremely messy. With those factors in mind, it was not long before a new method of making the walls was invented, along came drywall. Drywall is a welcome alternative as there is no waste due to the fact there is no use of water and, as a result, the finish of the house can be done in half the time.

    What are gypsum panels?

    They are panels of hard sheets that can be used to configure the walls of your house. It is also known as gypsum board because it is made of gypsum plaster that is wedged between two thick sheets of paper, custom-made enough to become the ceiling and walls. These sheets of paper can also be replaced by fibreglass because, in wet regions,

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  7. Choosing a Taping Knife

     

    At Dry Wall Tools Direct we have a great range of taping knives from top brands such as Edma, Kraft, Ox and Marshalltown to choose from to ensure our customers can find the right taping knife for the job. However, we appreciate that not all of our customers are ‘in the trade’ and so thought a few useful tips for how to choose the appropriate taping knife would be useful!

    What is their use?

    When installing drywall, at the points where the boards meet there will be gaps and to bridge these gaps, to ensure a smooth finish and to ensure the drywall form s a solid, single structure, drywall ‘mud’ needs to be applied to the seam/joint over the top of which a layer of drywall tape is applied. This prevents cracking and from the joints coming apart by sealing the join.
    A taping knife is used for the applications of the drywall ‘mud’ to these joints and once dry, the joints can be sanded and finished to provide

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