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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 Pool for Your Fairfield County Home… Why Not?

    Having a swimming pool in your backyard might seem like a luxury to some – and it is. Although your very own swimming pool can add tons of visual appeal to your outdoor space, it actually goes a lot deeper than that. Pools are a beneficial addition to any Fairfield County home for a number…

  • Sunrooms Shine Bright All Year Long in Fairfield County

    The addition of a sunroom to your New England home will add a versatile and extremely enjoyable space to your property. In addition to being an ideal space for the part-time gardener, it can also accommodate kids doing homework, fun family activities and a space to just relax after a long day. Sunrooms, however, are…

  • Total Home Maintenance with TotalCare

    Homeowners know all too well that keeping their property well-maintained is crucial. It’ll keep costly repairs from surprising you, and it can improve your quality of life knowing that everything is being taken care of. That’s exactly why we offer TotalCare, an affiliate of Country Club Homes. It’s a full-service home management company serving residents…

  • Lots O’Books… in the Kitchen?

    Take a peak inside any home office and you’re sure to find at least one shelf full of books. But what about a display of books in the kitchen? Believe it or not, the kitchen is a great place to integrate bookshelves, especially for the use of all of those cookbooks you’ve collected over the…