Synopses & Reviews
Drywall: Pro Tips for Hanging & Finishing will teach any reader to install and repair drywall with the confidence of a professional. With over 450 detailed drawings and photographs,
Drywall leads the reader, step by step, through the processes of measuring, cutting, installing, and finishing drywall ceilings and walls. In addition to standard drywall practices, the book also covers more advanced topics such as applying drywall to curved walls and installing drywall over steel studs. Corner treatments and the specialized tools used to install drywall are also covered. Get the inside track on working with drywall with special tips from professional drywall contractors.
Synopsis
Drywall: Pro Tips for Hanging & Finishing will teach any reader to install and repair drywall with the confidence of a professional. With 445 detailed drawings and photographs,
Drywall leads the reader, step by step, through the processes of measuring, cutting, installing, and finishing drywall ceilings and walls. In addition to standard drywall practices, the book also covers more advanced topics such as applying drywall to curved walls and installing drywall over steel studs. Corner treatments and the specialized tools used to install drywall are also covered. Get the inside track on working with drywall with special tips from professional drywall contractors.
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Covers tools and materials, estimating, cutting, hanging, and finishing gypsum wallboard. 250 color photos and illustrations.
Synopsis
Shows how to hang, tape, and finish drywall. Includes proven installation techniques and the latest tools and materials. 445 color photographs and drawings.
Synopsis
Ultimate Guide to Drywall DRYWALL: Pro Tips for Hanging & Finishing provides the information you need to install and repair drywall like a pro. Easy-to-follow instructions show you how to plan projects, select the right materials and tools, cut and install the drywall, and solve typical problems.
Over 375 color illustrations and photographs to guide you through your project
Complete how-to instruction for every situation
Special tips and trade secrets from drywall professionals
About the Author
John D. Wagner has over 20 years of experience writing about the construction industry. His articles have appeared in such magazines as
Builder,
Fine Woodworking,
The Journal of Light Construction,
Popular Science, and
Today's Homeowner. John is the author of the Creative Homeowner titles
House Framing and
Barns, Sheds, and Outbuildings.
Table of Contents
Ultimate Guide to Drywall Table of Contents
Introduction...8
Chapter 1 Drywall Basics...9 What is Drywall?...10 The Benefits of Drywall...11 How to Order and Store Drywall...11 Gypsum Drywall Sizes and Types...12 Selecting Drywall...14 Cover Treatments and Specialty Drywall Panels...15 Dealing with Moisture...18 Edge Treatments...19 Hanging Materials...21 Finishing Materials...23 Finishing Wall Panels...25 Drywall Suspension Systems...26
Chapter 2 Tools & Equipment...27 Personal Safety Tools...28 Measuring and Marking Tools...30 Hanging and Cutting Tools...32 Finishing Tools...34 Mechanical Finishing Tools...38
Chapter 3 Wall & Ceiling Prep...39 Laying Out a Drywall Job...40 Framing Tips for Drywall...43 Checking and Correcting Alignment...45 Furring Walls and Ceilings...50 Steel Framing Systems...57 Suspended Ceilings...58
Chapter 4 Marking & Cutting...63 Straight Cut Lines...64 Curved Cut Lines...69 Special Techniques for Marking and Cutting...73 Access Panels...76
Chapter 5 Installing Drywall...77 Hanging Tips and Techniques...78 Screws vs. Nails...81 Hanging Drywall on a Ceiling...83 Hanging Drywall on a Flat Wall...85 Hanging Corners and Angles...87 Installing Drywall on a Steel-Framed Wall...93 Hanging a Curved Wall...94 Hanging Drywall in Tricky Locations...97 Building a Drywall Box around Utilities or Pipes...101 Hanging Backer Board for Tile...103
Chapter 6 Taping & Finishing...105 Taping Prep: A Checklist...106 Taping Joints on a Flat Wall...107 Finishing Fastener Heads...109 Taping an Inside Corner...110 Taping an Outside Corner...112 Finish-Sanding...114 Special Finishes...116 Skim-Coating...122
Chapter 7 Drywall Repairs...125 Troubleshooting...126 Fixing and Repairing Drywall...128 Drywall Resurfacing...140 Dealing with Mold...143 Fire Ratings...144 Recommended Levels for Drywall Finish...146
Resource Guide...148
Glossary...150
Credits...154
Index...155
Metric Equivalents...159