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  • Learn the Basics About Drywall

    If your home renovation project involves replacing a wall or installing a new wall, drywall is the most likely material to be used. Knowing the basics about this common walling material can help you make wise choices when working with our Wilton, CT, home design teams to renovate your home.  Drywall is a sheet of gypsum plaster sandwiched between paper and is sometimes called gypsum board, wallboard, Sheetrock (a trademarked brand) or just rock.
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    Here are some of the basic elements of drywall:

    • Arches and bends. If you think that only plaster walls can be shaped into attractive arches, think again. Corner beads are metal pieces that are placed along the edge of drywall to create a curved shape, and then joint compound is used to smooth the shaped surface.
    • Smooth finish. While entire plaster walls were finished and smoothed with a trowel, only the seams of drywall walls are covered with joint tape and joint compound. This leads to a smoother result.
    • Sheet sizes. Drywall sheets are either 48 or 54 inches wide and between 8 and 16 feet long. Using the largest sheets possible reduces the amount of time spent taping and smoothing the seams between sheets.

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    Country Club Homes would love to help you complete your next home renovation projects. Contact us online at www.countryclubhomesinc.com  or by phone, 203-762-0550,   to learn more about our home design and custom home building services in the Fairfield County, CT area.

  • A Sunroom For All The Seasons

    A four-season sunroom connects your home to nature 365 days a year with a versatility that engages the whole family. Nurturing tender green plants in the midst of winter or staying cool inside while enjoying a bright summer day, a sunroom gives you a wonderful sense of freedom and expansion. Live with More Natural Light:…

  • Gather Here: Ideas for Your Kitchen Island

    A central island, a familiar element in today’s kitchens, is a place to prepare and cook food, eat casual family meals, and gather while entertaining. Depending on which of these activities is most important to you, your kitchen island can be designed in a myriad of functional and stylish ways. The basic structure of most…

  • Spring: Brighten Your Home with Floral Wallpaper

    Walls covered in lush greenery and flowers make us feel closer to spring no matter the date or the weather. Wallpaper continues to evolve for the modern home with designs that work for every décor from traditional to contemporary. The latest patterns update the classic floral wallpaper you remember from Grandma’s house by using unexpected…

  • Ease the Chill: Steam Showers

    A steam shower in your master bathroom is a luxury to be enjoyed every day, particularly during the chilly winter months. After a long day in the icy cold, basking in a warm and steamy shower is a comforting pleasure that relaxes your body and restores your spirit. Steam showers have numerous health and wellness…