By Myron Ferguson I read about, talk about, study, post on Instagram and You Tube, give clinics, post on this blog and make my living with drywall. My book is a best seller at Taunton Press and My clinics at trade shows are very well attended. Most of the time I really enjoy what I…
Drywall Adhesive? By Myron Ferguson I have no idea how many contractors are using drywall adhesive. I see the adhesive sold everywhere and I see some real benefits, so I think quite a few. Typically one large tube of adhesive will adhere about 500 sq ft of drywall so the cost for most homes is…
I have been in the drywall for a long time now and I know early on I heard little to no talk about the level of finishing let alone a Level 5 Finish but as I started to do more and more larger homes with big open ceilings and big open walls I realized that…
HANGING DRYWALL ON WALLS HangPro Drywall Lift TM By Myron Ferguson (I just realized that I wrote this post a few years ago and never posted it. I decided not to do an editing. But I am putting an additional paragraph at the end to update the status of the lift.) Today there are many…
Expansion Beads in Residential Construction By Myron Ferguson This has happened to me many times over the years. I will be in someone’s house either visiting or there to give an estimate for some work. I will notice a bump in a larger ceiling or on the walls going up to the second story. The…
Pay attention to small details while taping By Myron Ferguson I’m pretty good at taping beveled edge seams, I have a lot of great ideas for making butted seams disappear, and I am very through when coating screws to make sure none are loose. But what about the less obvious details? Many of which don’t…
by Myron Ferguson These versatile joint compounds are ideal for small jobs, quick repairs, and tough field conditions Most of the time, I use ready-mix joint compounds to tape and finish the drywall I hang. But occasionally I find myself working in less-than ideal drying conditions, or on small jobs that need to be finished…
Working Alone By Myron Ferguson I have though about writing on this topic for some time and now seems like the right time I haven’t had a full-time employee for some time now. I think since around 2008. I could and sometimes wish I would but choose not to because working alone is pretty relaxing…
By Myron Ferguson I started doing drywall work around 1980. I know that drywall routers did exist at the time but I did not have one. I did all my cutting with a utility knife, a utility saw and a drywall saw. I still use my drywall saw quite often because it is fast, convenient,…
What is Your Companies Reputation? By Myron Ferguson Sometimes I just can’t figure out how certain companies can stay in business. Some companies are so slow and meticulous, and courteous that they make me nervous. Some customers love these guys. And then there is the opposite type. These guys comes in and just blow through…
Plan for Access Well in Advance By Myron Ferguson Poor planning no matter what you do for a living is important. Time lost is money lost. I know it is hard to plan everything perfectly especially when you are not in complete control. Being self-employed means I think about work too much and sometimes it…
I wrote this blog right after my cousin’s funeral in May 2019. I didn’t plan on posting and maybe I shouldn’t have. Maybe the message I want to send to my readers is that as contractors we like the feeling we get from getting things done. I know in my family we pride ourselves in…
I WISH ALL DRYWALL JOBS WENT AS PLANNED By Myron Ferguson Below is a link to a column in Walls & Ceilings Magazine’s June 2019 issue. You may have to sign up for a free subscription to read the entire column. I think it is very interesting because I have experienced a lot of the…
AM I BORING? By Myron Ferguson I enjoy being a drywall contractor. I know it is not for everyone. I am also quite sure that a lot of people don’t want to have anything to do with drywall work. My family and friends have even said that I am overly enthusiastic about drywall work. I…
Environmental Control By Myron R. Ferguson It was late October in Upstate New York, which is close to my cutoff date for working without heat. It is tough enough trying to do drywall work in the summer months but with colder weather we all really need to be more vigilant with controlling the environment on…