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| Name: | dave dieterle |
| E-mail address: | deetydoo552yahoo.com |
| Comments: | great site my swirl ceiling turned out great the best money i,ve ever spent |
| Name: | Preston |
| E-mail address: | preston1458@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Nice Job! On taking the long lost art of Drywall and giving home owners the false reality that they can do what takes trained professionals YEARS to master not a weekend.WIth the housing market and downturn you have (by your own recourse and Greed)given your fellow tradesmen even LESS work then they already dont have in these towns.
KUDOS! |
| Name: | Frank. |
| Comments: | The information that you provided was so helpful that I hade to donate a couple of $$. I finished my basement last year and fixed a crack in my kitchen wall, I did a better job than the original contractor that did my house.
The internet is all about sharing information and your site is the living proof. Words fail me to say how much your help was and is appreciated. If you ever come to Montreal, let me know. You've got a friend here. Best regards. Frank. |
| Name: | dale hall |
| E-mail address: | drywalldale@zoomtown.com |
| Comments: | cool web site and i don't think you show the tricks of the trade.dale |
| Name: | Corey M. |
| E-mail address: | lonewolf_0072003@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Mike,
What can I say...the information in your site for a DIY'er such as myself is unparralelled on the net. We are renovating one of our motels in Arkansas and my boss purchased a Graco texture rig and has requested to see if I could learn to texture/re-texture all of the rooms on the property. After some practice and moderate success I was a little less then totally happy with the overall consistancy of my work. I finally came across your site one nite and decided to spend the 10 bucks to see what you had to say about creating the knockdown and orange peel look and needless to say I now know that my money was well spent. We've decided to purchase a small bulk of the USG product and experement... and today I did just that!!! The product worked great and the consistency was excellent (am very happy). Even tried my hand at a little remodeling (removing a partition wall and creating an arched entry way) and am suprised to say that with the tips and tricks that I got from your page that the project turned out fairly respectfull. My thoughts on your site: Money well spent... Saved me time and my boss money... The information was the key that I needed to achieve the look that we desired... Would recomment this site to anyone... Kudos to you for sharing your wisdome for guys like me... I thank you Mike for the awesome tips and tricks and my boss thanks you for saving another dent in his wallet. P.S. My boss now likes the texture look so much that he possibly would like me to come to one of his other properties in Texas and help them do the same thing down there (yay...I mean um...YaY) lol. Thanks again, Corey M. (Got Maintenance???) |
| Name: | suzanne |
| E-mail address: | elrod2@comcast.net |
| Comments: | I have paid my 10.00 now I need help opening the web page. I hope I have not wasted my money. |
| Name: | KELLY HATCHER |
| E-mail address: | HATCHER_KELLY@HOTMAIL.COM |
| Comments: | GREAT SITE. MOST INFORMATIVE.IMMEDIATE RESPONSE TO EMAIL.WILL TELL EVERYONE I KNOW. KUDOS |
| Name: | york |
| E-mail address: | yorkbail@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I'm really jealous of your site. I am a sorry finisher myself and any help I can get is great |
| Name: | Alan Jones |
| E-mail address: | jonesalanw@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Thanks for a great site.
The job turned out beautiful, can't see any wall joints or corners. Awesome. |
| Name: | Earnest Hawk |
| E-mail address: | allwallsnceilings@hotmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.Hawk Custom Homes.com |
| Comments: | Great site, a long time - drywaller |
| Name: | Darrin |
| E-mail address: | dzuroff@comcast.net |
| Comments: | Mike,
I am about to start a kitchen remodel upon which I plan on removing the existing soffit. I was pulling my hair out trying to figure out how to match the texture to the ceiling on the drywall that will replace the soffit. I searched and searched…. I would find a few mentions of it but nothing that really explained what to do. I was thinking of experimenting with mud and a wet sponge but I am glad I did more searching today because I found your website. I didn’t even know what to call the texture so I wasn’t sure how to search for information about it. I performed a google image search today for “textured ceilings” thinking I could find some info and there it was! An image showing the exact texture on my ceiling… and even better, a name! Slap Brush, Panda Feet, etc… Great! Now I have a starting point to perform more research… And then I saw it… Detailed instruction on how to apply the texture for a mere $10. Well, let’s just say you are now $10 richer and I have the information I need to apply the texture to match the rest of the ceiling. I can now start my remodel. I thank you, and my wife especially thanks you because she wants her new kitchen. :o) |
| Name: | Cathi |
| Comments: | Thank you so much for having this site. The tips and tricks you show (which other sites charge for), have made mudding my garage much easier. Having never tackled a project like this before, I needed all the help I could get. My husband is impressed with my skills (which I owe to your videos) and now wants me to tackle our unfinished basement. The videos have helped immensely! Thank you!!! |
| Name: | Jake |
| E-mail address: | jdnwester@yahoo.om |
| Homepage URL: | http://Na |
| Comments: | Thanks for you site helped out big time.
Jake Clany,MT |
| Name: | elizabeth |
| E-mail address: | houseofrepair |
| Comments: | looking forward to the challange. |
| Name: | Michele McLeod |
| E-mail address: | michelegmcleod@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Thank you thank you thank YOU! This site has saved me time, money, and quite possibly my marriage.
Thanks for the great info, helpful pictures, and overall killer site. Rock on! M2 |
| Name: | Jimmy |
| E-mail address: | jdgreenguard@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Looking for a site with good tips and instructions. |
| Name: | Jason |
| Comments: | This is it! |
| Name: | joel hildebrandt |
| E-mail address: | jjchild@telus.net |
| Comments: | Great tips great help thanks |
| Name: | Bryan Kober |
| E-mail address: | bkober@wi.rr.com |
| Name: | Beth |
| E-mail address: | eh4ar@socket.net |
| Name: | keith |
| E-mail address: | golden@pensys.com |
| Name: | annaukleja |
| E-mail address: | annaukleja@sympatico.ca |
| Name: | billy rodgers |
| E-mail address: | rodgerspainting@aol.com |
| Comments: | thanks! |
| Name: | Jason Baxter |
| E-mail address: | baxterandsons@yahoo.com |
| Name: | Ken |
| E-mail address: | kenvb@telus.net |
| Comments: | I can fix most motorized vehicles,but havnt a clue how to fix cracks in drywall...?????????? sand it,fill it,sand it paint it.. |
| Name: | Nettie Febus |
| E-mail address: | snowbabe32@msn.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.myspace.com/snowbabe32 |
| Comments: | Thanks Drywall School, Your site has been a huge help; with me getting my moms house. The two different workers ripped her off and didn't get the job done, and I had no idea how to drywall, but your site help me over come that fear of not being able to do it, and your site help me do it as best as I could with what there was left, and it was a hole lot cheaper than hiring a 3 contractor that she cold not afford anymore due to the last two contractors taking all her retirement monies.
Thanks and I'm only a girl "But a girl that now knows, how to pick up the pieces of a were the guys left off" If it wasn’t for your site I might have not been able to do it on my own!! The drywall might look like crap, but we figured blame it on the tipped 1900 house. P.S. My mom thanks you too... She saved money by using your site. It might have taken longer, but it's getting done and looking better so my mom can move back into her house a little sooner and be a lot healthier now. NETTIE FEBUS "DAUGHTER THAT CAME TO THE RESUE, WITH HELP FROM YOUR SITE" PATTY GIBSON "HOME OWNER AND MOTHER"THANKS DRYWALL SCHOOL.. 4 STARS **** |
| Name: | Charles Tregre |
| E-mail address: | cads@etigers.net |
| Name: | bobmaez |
| E-mail address: | bobmaez@aol.com |
| Name: | Pete |
| Homepage URL: | http://home-heroes.com |
| Comments: | Thanks for the tips |
| Name: | Bob Jenkins |
| E-mail address: | jbjenks101@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | great page for anyone |
| Name: | Tammie |
| E-mail address: | kentandtammie@mchsi.com |
| Name: | Doug Shonk |
| E-mail address: | dmkshonk@comwares.net |
| Name: | Pat Fitzsimmons, Davis CA |
| E-mail address: | fitz@davis.com |
| Comments: | Your step by step instructions, video and hints explain the theory behind the skillful work. Although very slowly, I can now do new drywall and repairs because I know what to do and why. Thank you very much. |
| Name: | Henry L. Lane |
| E-mail address: | lane808@hawaiiantel.net |
| Comments: | Keep up the good work. Aloha. |
| Name: | Amy N |
| Comments: | Mike,
Great site! I don't think we could have finished our remodeling correctly and nice looking without your awsome tips and great video clips! AMY - Milw. WI |
| Name: | mcs |
| E-mail address: | markcsinclair@excite.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://outtheroadwoodworks.com |
| Comments: | Hey, thanks a lot for all of the tips and especially the videos. I'm working on finishing my own place and your advice is very thorough and helpful. Like other guests on your site have said, I wish I found you guys earlier.
-Mark |
| Name: | Brian Echols |
| E-mail address: | rock0343@msn.com |
| Comments: | I've been searching for a website that has information on textured ceiling and drywall techniques for quite some time. After searching for awhile, I came across your webpage. In reading your website, it has made it a lot easier for me to understand drywalling techniques and the different types of textured ceilings (I have textured ceilings in my home and I've always wondered how it was done).
Your site is VERY INFORMATIVE and easy to understand! Thank you for creating your website and the information contained within. I enjoyed reading it and will be back for more information!! Brian E, Cleveland, OH. |
| Name: | mike |
| E-mail address: | dbmahon17@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | This drywall mudding is the hardest of the trades for me. I really appreciate this source to make things go a little smoother.
Thanks, Mike |
| Name: | Jen Ruscoe |
| E-mail address: | j_ruscoe_1@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I have just used a friend as a contractor to redo my 8' X 6' bathroom. He did an OK job, but complained the whole time, told me it would cost around $3500 and it cost $6200. Anyway, I told him I would paint it myself. Only thing is, he started the joint compound on the new sheetrock and I need to learn how to sand it, and then keep covering it until the walls are smooth. He kept trying to talk me into using someone he knows to do wallpapapering, and that way the walls would be less work. I don't want wallpaper. I want semi-gloss and maybe a painting treatment design. Thanks for having this site as I have much to learn. Jen |
| Name: | Jim |
| E-mail address: | sagami_red@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | great sight for the challenged!! |
| Name: | James Hasenbank |
| E-mail address: | jameshasenbank@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Great site. Thank you for taking the time and sharing your knowledge. |
| Name: | Mike Laaper |
| E-mail address: | michaela.laaper@aliant.ca |
| Comments: | Mike, On the weekend, I mixed my mud with water and my results are significantly better. Thank you. Other websites talked about mixing mud with a little bit of water, but it was your video that gave me a visual example that I could see and understand. Thanks! |
| Name: | w. Allen |
| E-mail address: | turbineparts@sbcglobal.net |
| Name: | Don De Baene |
| E-mail address: | mdebaene@cogeco.ca |
| Comments: | Very good information |
| Name: | Mike Laaper |
| E-mail address: | michaela.laaper@aliant.ca |
| Comments: | Thank you very much for your website. I am a novice DIY when it comes to crack filling and I am finding your website very helpful. Right off you have answered 2 of my questions: Why am I getting pock marks (I get a lot of pock marks on new dry wall) and why do I need to mix my mud? From your website I learned: I When I sand, I sometimes uncover new ones. I believe my problem is that my mud is too stiff as I have not been mixing it - just taking right out of the box or pail.
I have 'quit' cracking filling 3 times now, but I cannot help but try again. I learn a new thing and I have to try it. I do not expect to be a good crack filler, but I do like to understand why my mud is behaving the way it is and why am I getting the results I am getting. Your website is helping me to understand what is going on and why my old techniques are not good. Thank you very much. My current job right now is renovating my kitchen, No cupboards on the wall, no sink, etc. I started in Nov. can only do part time i.e. evenings. Right now, I am fixing up those ugly areas of my cracking filling job. Thanks again. Mike Laaper I get very frustrated. Even though I accept that it is a learned skill |
| Name: | Arthur G . Port |
| E-mail address: | agport@sbcglobal.net |
| Comments: | As i read your information provided, i understand that i am being screwed. they started dry wall on floor rather then ceiling and working down, temperature is 35 degrees , using salamander for heat and running out of fuel, with windows open. temperature dropping, and its raining. The things i learn after the facts. |
| Name: | melvin park |
| E-mail address: | parkzoo7@msn.com |
| Name: | e.l.vernon |
| E-mail address: | elvernonjr@msn.com |
| Comments: | THANK GOD FOR THE DRYWALLSCHOOL.YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ARE RIGHT ON THE MONEY.FOLLOWING YOUR INSTRUCTIONS MY PROJECT HAVE TAKEN ON A LOOK I COULD ONLY DREAM OF!! |
| Name: | Bill Thorne |
| E-mail address: | wrtservice@sbcglobal.net |
| Comments: | Great wepsite and tips!!!!!! |
| Name: | Rick Spehn |
| E-mail address: | rds1954@comcast.net |
| Comments: | Great, great , great site. One of the most useful web sites ever !!
Finally this internet thing is becoming usefull. Thanks Mike.....If I ever have a big drywall job, you get the contract. Period ! |