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Using sixteen gauge metal studding will give the walls more stability to hold the weight of the walls. Always use quarter inch roller when applying oil or semi gloss as these paints are usually thin and need less paint then flat thicker paints. There will be less chance of a fire breaking out. Cutting material cost on a job will only end up costing more for the job in the long run to get the job done right. Premixed paints are always made thinner because these paints are made in a vat.. When priming the walls always use a good primer to seal this will allow better paint coverage. I hope these hints will be helpful for work done in homes and office spaces. Make sure to secure the corner bead this will make walls harder to damage.When doing electric make sure that all the outlets and switches are done in pipe. Some tapers will use two finish coat when that are taping. Always use drywall that is five eights thick this is usually code this will also give a longer fire rating then half inch drywall.Using heavier drywall and framing will better support upper floors better. Make sure all material used in the building is always to code where the work is being done. This will assure you have a straight angle on both sides.As always I write with respect. Make sure that the boxes are mounted properly and all pipes are clamped to the stud this is required by code. Coat tape right with a fourteen in knife I have found you can finish the drywall with one coat. Check to make sure that all contractors are carrying business insurance and work liability insurance.when Hanging drywall make sure to line up the first sheet of drywall this will assure not to have a cut end in the middle of the new wall. When doing corner bead or angles always try to tape them with out missing tape. Most times you will get one bid that is right in the middle of the two bidders this contractor will be best to give the job to.When sanding angles make sure that you sand each half of the angle separately to avoid scuffing one side of the angle. Make sure to put on one coat of primer and two coats of either flat or semi gloss this will give better coverage and you will not see any dry spots that might have been missed. Do the taping with a six inch knife and then apply finish coat with a fourteen inch tape knife this will assure exactly a twelve inch finish coat. When doing office or building work where there is a drop ceiling always make sure that the pipe is attached to the concrete as pipe or clamps can not be attached to drop ceiling any more. Always use a stranded wire on long runs and solid wire on short runs.When taping the drywall if you do not have a machine make sure that to embed the tape the same way you would if you had a taping bazooka. using three quarter inch rings to cover the junction boxes will assure the right amount of clearance for your dry wall ring to fit to code for drywall. Studs should always be sixteen inches apart rather then twenty four this will give the partition walls more strength. This will make your electrical work safer then work done whips. When you are ready to sand the finished walls always remember to sand the tape joints in the center to make sure that both sides are even..