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Can You Put Drywall over Spray Foam/Foam Board/Insulation? (How To)

Overall, first install furring strips if the studs are not accessible, then install the foam insulation, and a vapor barrier. A vapor barrier is not always required. Next measure the wall to plan out the best orientation for your drywall panels, then do the steps below.

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Can You Put Drywall Over Drywall? (How To)

To put drywall over drywall, cut sheets for the ceiling, and trim spaces for electrical fixtures. Mark the stud locations on adjacent ceiling panels, place sheets over them and drive five screws. Repeat until you cover the whole area. Trim along the doors and windows, apply drywall compound over the seams, and sand to finish.

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Can You Put Vinyl Siding Over Old/Existing Siding? (How To)

To put vinyl siding over old/existing siding, you will first need to inspect the original siding for damage. Use furring and foam to fix any part of the original siding that isn’t flat. Some old sidings have bevels that make installing vinyl siding more difficult. Wood siding is notorious for this.

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Can You Put Ceramic/Porcelain on Stairs? (How To)

Your ceramic/porcelain tile on stairs project will require that you use whole tiles at the rear of your stair tread. Then, when you’ve run out of these, you should use the cut pieces in order to fill out the rest. Ensure that the sizes are as close as possible to fit each stair so you can minimize how much you have to cut. 

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