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This is the definitive guide to drywall, now updated and revised. Longtime drywall contractor Myron Ferguson spells out the full range of information on installation and materials. You'll learn everything from how to choose the best wallboard for any job to tips and tricks for creating attractive textured finishes.

Ferguson covers new tools, materials and techniques that make the job go quicker and are easier for homeowners to get great results, such as new types of corner tape that give professional looking results with little experience or skill required.

You'll discover how to:

• lay out and panel rooms with the fewest possible seams
• make curves and archways
• panel irregular walls
• make invisible seams

184 pp.

Drywall

• Introduction
Drywall Basics
Types and Uses of Drywall
Planning the Job
• Tools and Materials
Hanging Tools
Taping Tools and Materials
Sanding Tools and Materials
• Hanging Drywall
Backing Materials
Measuring and Cutting Drywall
General Guidelines for Hanging Drywall
Fastening Drywall
Hanging Ceilings
Hanging Walls
Trim Accessories
• Taping
Taping Basics
Taping Fastener Heads
Taping Seams
Taping Inside Corners
Taping Outside Corners
Skim Coating
Mechanical Taping
Taping Problems

• Sanding
Getting Ready to Sand
The Sanding Process
Wet Sanding
• Special Installations
Off-Angle Corners
Curved Walls
Archways
Butted Seams
Flat Taping
Applying L-Bead
Multilayer Applications
Installing Cement Board
Control Joints
• Repairs
Popped Nails and Screws
Repairing Holes in Drywall
Remodeling Repairs
Stress Cracks
Water Damage
• Decorating Drywall
Painting
Texturing
Wall Coverings
• Appendix
• Resources
• Index