New Construction Includes Interior Wall Preparation

As the new construction on our house progresses with the exterior vinyl siding complete, drywall contractors moved in to get the interior walls in place and ready for the next phase of priming, texturing and painting the new walls. The interior studs have been in place for quite a while, insulation was rolled and blown in, and then the next step was to install drywall. We were out at the house one day when all the sheet rock was delivered and placed in each area of the house. We thought putting the drywall up would be completed over several days, but we were pleasantly surprised to get to the house the next day to find all the drywall up.

All of a sudden we could visualize each room with the walls in place. And, the house was beginning to really take shape. We were very happy with the results. Our visions, plans and dreams of a house on the lake are beginning to take on a new look with interior walls.

After the drywall was in place, subcontractors came in to tape and mud the walls. After the initial tape and mudding, a second application was applied. After each tape and mudding application was complete, the subs sanded the drywall to provide a smooth surface so the walls could be textured. This was a messy process where the workers each wore masks for safety to prevent inhaling dust from the drywall.

Once the sanding was complete the process of texturing (also quite messy) began. The walls are being prepared so that painting could begin soon. And, we got to pick out paint colors. This has been such an interesting process with each new step. We’ve learned so much about each phase of construction and all the steps involved to get our house complete. Our builders, Blue Moon Bay, have done a beautiful job of building a great house, with an emphasis on high energy efficiency, attention to detail, and great communications with us during each phase. If you have questions or want more information about the new construction of our house, please call 501.520.9201 or 501.262.9310.