Ultimate Guide to Drywall

by Wagner, John D.

• ISBN13: 9781580112703
• ISBN10: 1580112706
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-10-01
• Publisher: Creative Homeowner Pr

Summary

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.

Author Biography

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

Introduction	p. 8
Drywall Basics	p. 9
What is Drywall?	p. 10
The Benefits of Drywall	p. 11
How to Order and Store Drywall	p. 11
Gypsum Drywall Sizes and Types	p. 12
Selecting Drywall	p. 14
Cover Treatments and Specialty Drywall Panels	p. 15
Dealing with Moisture	p. 18
Edge Treatments	p. 19
Hanging Materials	p. 21
Finishing Materials	p. 23
Finishing Wall Panels	p. 25
Drywall Suspension Systems	p. 26
Tools & Equipment	p. 27
Personal Safety Tools	p. 28
Measuring and Marking Tools	p. 30
Hanging and Cutting Tools	p. 32
Finishing Tools	p. 34
Mechanical Finishing Tools	p. 38
Wall & Ceiling Prep	p. 39
Laying Out a Drywall Job	p. 40
Framing Tips for Drywall	p. 43
Checking and Correcting Alignment	p. 45
Furring Walls and Ceilings	p. 50
Steel Framing Systems	p. 57
Suspended Ceilings	p. 58
Marking & Cutting	p. 63
Straight Cut Lines	p. 64
Curved Cut Lines	p. 69
Special Techniques for Marking and Cutting	p. 73
Access Panels	p. 76
Installing Drywall	p. 77
Hanging Tips and Techniques	p. 78
Screws vs. Nails	p. 81
Hanging Drywall on a Ceiling	p. 83
Hanging Drywall on a Flat Wall	p. 85
Hanging Corners and Angles	p. 87
Installing Drywall on a Steel-Framed Wall	p. 93
Hanging a Curved Wall	p. 94
Hanging Drywall in Tricky Locations	p. 97
Building a Drywall Box around Utilities or Pipes	p. 101
Hanging Backer Board for Tile	p. 103
Taping & Finishing	p. 105
Taping Prep: A Checklist	p. 106
Taping Joints on a Flat Wall	p. 107
Finishing Fastener Heads	p. 109
Taping an Inside Corner	p. 110
Taping an Outside Corner	p. 112
Finish-Sanding	p. 114
Special Finishes	p. 116
Skim-Coating	p. 122
Drywall Repairs	p. 125
Troubleshooting	p. 126
Fixing and Repairing Drywall	p. 128
Drywall Resurfacing	p. 140
Dealing with Mold	p. 143
Fire Ratings	p. 144
Recommended Levels for Drywall Finish	p. 146
Resource Guide	p. 148
Glossary	p. 150
Credits	p. 154
Index	p. 155
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