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Hanging & Finishing Drywall
the Professional Way

2016 Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc.

First published in 2009 by Creative Publishing, international, an imprint of Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc., 400 First Avenue North, Suite 400, Minneapolis, MN 55401 USA. Telephone: (612) 344-8100 Fax: (612) 344-8692

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Copyright 2009

Creative Publishing international, Inc.

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Digital edition: 978-1-61673-392-6

Softcover edition: 978-1-58923-477-2

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Working with drywall : hanging & finishing drywall the professional way.

p. cm.

Includes index.

Summary: A detailed and thorough guide to all the tools, materials and techniques needed to hang and finish drywall with professional results--Provided by publisher.

ISBN-10: 1-58923-477-4 (soft cover)

1. Drywall construction--Handbooks, manuals, etc. I. Creative

Publishing International. II. Title.

TH8139.W67 2009

693.6--dc22

2009033592

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Home Improvement Group

Publisher: Bryan Trandem

Managing Editor: Tracy Stanley

Senior Editor: Mark Johanson

Editor: Jennifer Gehlhar

Creative Director: Michele Lanci-Altomare

Senior Design Managers: Jon Simpson, Brad Springer

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Lead Photographer: Joel Schnell

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Production Managers: Laura Hokkanen, Linda Halls

Page Layout Artist: Danielle Smith

Contributing Editor: Dave Griffin

Technical Consultant: Dave Benner

Working with Drywall

Created by: The Editors of Creative Publishing international, Inc., in cooperation with Black & Decker.

Black & Decker is a trademark of The Black & Decker Corporation and is used under license.

NOTICE TO READERS

For safety, use caution, care, and good judgment when following the procedures described in this book. The publisher and Black & Decker cannot assume responsibility for any damage to property or injury to persons as a result of misuse of the information provided.

The techniques shown in this book are general techniques for various applications. In some instances, additional techniques not shown in this book may be required. Always follow manufacturers instructions included with products, since deviating from the directions may void warranties. The projects in this book vary widely as to skill levels required: some may not be appropriate for all do-it-yourselfers, and some may require professional help.

Consult your local building department for information on building permits, codes, and other laws as they apply to your project.

H anging, taping and finishing drywall are home improvement jobs that everyone dreads. It isnt just that they have a reputation for being messy, awkward, tedious and labor intensive: the majority of people who have installed and finished drywall in their homes have been disappointed by the end result. No matter how thoroughly we sand and how carefully we touch up, most of us never quite manage to achieve a flat, seamless and smooth wall or ceiling surface. So it isnt altogether shocking that many people faced with the task of adding a new wall or ceiling worry about spotty, uneven walls, a touch of back strain and a house full of fine white dust.

It really doesnt need to be that way. Like practically every other DIY chore youll attempt, getting good drywalling results with minimal effort and mess boils down to choosing the best materials and techniques and then following the directions.

Complete with a bonus CD featuring real-time drywalling action, Working with Drywall shows you how to install and finish drywall the professional way. On the pages that follow you will find all the information you need to make smart choices when it comes time to develop a plan and choose tools and materials. Have you ever wondered why some joint compound comes as powder in a bag and other types are sold premixed in a tub? Are there differences that go beyond simple convenience? Is cementboard only used as a tile backer, or does it have other uses? Youll find the answers to these and other questions inside.

Following the chapter on materials and equipment, you will find thorough, step-by-step photos and instructions that focus on marking, cutting and hanging drywall in just about every imaginable residential applicationnot just walls and ceilings. Wood studs, metal studs, doorways, electrical boxes, lifters, self-feeding screw guns... its all covered in detail.

Once the drywall is hung the fun has just begun. The third chapter in the book presents the fine art of taping and finishingthe part of the process often referred to simply as mudding. The newest pro-level tools are shown, along with recommended materials and products, presented with clear color photos showing the right technique for each stage of the taping and finishing process. From installing corner bead to sanding joint compound, we cover it allincluding professional finishes like stucco veneer and knock-down orange peel texture.

Finally, we demonstrate the techniques used by professionals to create archways, curves, profiled panels, domes and other unique surfaces. Start to finish, its all here. And dont forget to view the bonus DVD thats included free of charge. In addition to the basics of taping and finishing, you can watch in real time as professional drywaller Dave Benner demonstrates how to apply popular drywall finishes.

Gallery of Drywall Success

These complex architectural forms combine archways and barrel vaults, presenting a drywalling challenge even for professional rockers. Provided the work is done carefully, however, the results will be very impressive.