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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherCreative Homeowner
ISBN-101580112706
ISBN-139781580112703
eBay Product ID (ePID)46585746
Product Key Features
Book TitleDrywall : Pro Tips for Hanging and Finishing
Number of Pages160 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicConstruction / General, Remodeling & Renovation
Publication Year2005
FeaturesRevised
IllustratorYes
GenreHouse & Home, Technology & Engineering
AuthorJohn Wagner, John D. Wagner
Book SeriesUltimate Guide Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight21.3 Oz
Item Length10.9 in
Item Width8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2005-923671
Dewey Edition21
Reviews"John D. Wagner... has devoted 144 pages to the subject in "Drywall: Pro Tips for Hanging and Finishing, a well-organized softback. Wagner explains tools, types of drywall, tape, fasteners, installation, repair and finishes. The difficulty level of tasks is marked so beginners don't jump into expert-only territory." Source: Dianne Keller Smith, "The Dispatch, Columbus, OH January 29, 2000
Dewey Decimal690/.8
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
Table Of ContentUltimate 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
SynopsisShows how to hang, tape, and finish drywall. Includes proven installation techniques and the latest tools and materials. 445 color photographs and drawings., Drywall is by far the most popular and practical material for finishing interior walls. This book provides an extensive survey of tools and materials, as well as the mechanics of estimating, cutting, hanging and finishing panels.