Drywall & Plastering Books
Books on
Installing Drywall, Hanging Sheetrock and Plastering Walls
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Drywall Books &
DVD's
Black & Decker Complete Guide to Finishing Walls & Ceilings
Includes Plaster, Skim-Coating and Texture
Ceiling Finishes Finishing walls and ceilings once meant nailing up some
wallboard and slapping on paint or wallpaper. No more. Today's
do-it-yourself can create dozens of different and exciting wall and
ceiling finishes using materials now available at any home
improvement center. Even basic wallboard installation is a new game,
with curved walls, arches, and elaborate special effects easily
achieved with innovative products aimed at the homeowner. Black &
Decker The Complete Guide to Finishing Walls & Ceilings gives
all the information needed to give walls and ceilings designer
finishes.. 240 pages, November 2006
Complete Drywall (Stanley Complete Series)
Learn The Basic Techniques for Hanging &
Repairing Drywall Complete step-by-step instruction to build or repair walls and
ceilings. Basic techniques to plan, select, cut, hang, tape, and
sand drywall. Addresses drywall remodeling issues, and unusual
situations. Professional drywall techniques for corners, curved
walls, arched ceilings, and specialty finishes. Advice to help
select tools and materials, including specialty drywall tools.
Pre-start checklists, pro tips, and photos give homeowners
confidence to tackle advanced projects. Advanced projects, such as
decorative construction and finishes. 144 pages, August 2005
Drywall
Comprehensive Guide to
Installing Drywall - Principles & Practices
Drywall is a
comprehensive text detailing the principles and practices of the
drywall trade. Math concepts are presented with special emphasis on
the math skills required to measure and cut drywall. Common
materials, tools, and equipment are described and shown in use.
Drywall
Contracting
How to
Set Up and Operate a Drywall Contracting Business.
Here
you'll find how to get set up as a drywall contractor, the tools
you'll need, how to do the work, and how to estimate and schedule
jobs so that you keep the work flowing and the money coming in. How
to prevent drywall problems, spot hidden problems before you begin,
and how to install and repair drywall in new construction or
remodeling work. Lists the eight essential steps in making a drywall
estimate and includes estimating forms and man-hour tables for your
use.
Drywall: Professional Techniques for Great Results
Professional techniques for walls and ceilings 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.
Companion Video>>
Available on DVD or VHS
Drywall: Hanging and Taping DVD
Drywall Installation Techniques - Learn By Watching
a Pro
Here's your chance to watch an
experienced pro at work and to learn all the tricks and techniques
he uses to create smooth, unblemished walls and ceilings. Veteran
drywaller Myron Ferguson shows you how to measure, estimate
materials, cut and hang drywall panels, tape and finish, sand and
prepare walls, correct mistakes and make repairs. - DVD 59 minutes
Drywall: Hanging and Taping VHS
Drywall Installation Techniques - Learn By Watching
a Pro
Here's
your chance to watch an experienced pro at work and to learn all the
tricks and techniques he uses to create smooth, unblemished walls
and ceilings. Veteran drywaller Myron Ferguson shows you how to
measure, estimate materials, cut and hang drywall panels, tape and
finish, sand and prepare walls, correct mistakes and make repairs. -
VHS 59 minutes
Drywall: Pro Tips for Hanging and Finishing Professional Tips for Installing and
Finishing Drywall
John D. Wagner... has released Drywall: Pro Tips for Hanging
and Finishing, a well-organized soft-cover book on the subject
of Drywall. 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. ...if you're thinking about a do-it-yourself project
around your home that would involve drywall, there may be no better
book than this one. It has 380 illustrations and color photos with
everything from step-by-step instructions to hundreds of helpful
hints.
Installing and Finishing Drywall
Handy Manual for Hanging and
Finishing Drywall
get the best results with your drywall with the help of this handy
manual—now revised, with the hundreds of photographs and diagrams in
color for the first time. Detailed instructions explain all the
basic materials, most effective drywall techniques, and special
procedures needed to tackle the job. Get the rundown on building
codes and inspections, installation tools, and drywall panels,
fasteners, adhesives, attachment techniques, trim, and corner beads.
See how to cope with problems raised by truss rises; gable, stair,
and curved walls; and furred-down areas. Check out drywall finishing
tools, and learn professional drywall secrets on moisture resistant
wallboards, hand sanding, paint problems, and texturing and
decorating the drywall. There’s no more thorough guide anywhere
Surface Preparation
for Interior House Painting Professional Results Begins With Proper
Surface Preparation
Surface Preparation for Interior House Painting
is the easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide to preparing surfaces for
paint, decorative paint and faux finish. The author, Steve Broujos,
is a house painting contractor, decorative painter and instructor of
interior surface preparation at The Finishing Schoo, one of the
nation's finest schools for the art of decorative painting and faux
finishing.
Working With Drywall: Hanging &
Finishing Drywall The Professional Way - With DVD Get Professional
Drywall Results Every Time
Working with Drywall gives a fresh perspective on this maligned but
essential task. It goes beyond the basics of installing drywall to
reveal all the secrets any homeowners needs to know to transform
“rocking and mudding” from a chore into a true pleasure. The
companion DVD takes you further still by showing taping and
finishing techniques in real time so you can see exactly how the
process looks when it is done right
Plastering Books
Builder's
Guide to Stucco, Lath & Plaster Covers All
Aspects of Design, Construction and Repair of Plaster
Builder's Guide to Stucco, Lath & Plaster Covers every aspect of
design, construction and repair.... Plaster base (lath) and
flashing; Mixing and application basics; Plaster finishes and how to
achieve them; Decorative plaster work: implants, molds, etc.;
Structural, thermal, water-resistant and acoustic properties of
cement plaster; Scaffolding and safety; Cost estimating; Typical
causes of plaster failure, and remedies; Repair and maintenance of
stucco. COMPANION CD-ROM INCLUDED
Italian Plaster Techniques Techniques for
Creating Italian Style Plasterwork
Once reserved for highly trained artists, the techniques for
creating Italian plasterwork are now available to all. With the help
of the newest user-friendly materials, and these incredibly detailed
and wonderfully illustrated instructions, do-it-yourselfers can
easily create exquisite wall treatments. The focus here is on
acrylic plasters--particularly Polished or Venetian Plaster and
Textured Plaster--and their many possible applications. Find out
about tools, color schemes, and surface preparation, as well as
every single step involved in applying the plaster. Drying times,
adding a topcoat, burnishing, polishing, and glazing: it's all
covered. Do crosshatch, stenciling, Venetian lace patterns, and lots
more.
Ornamental
Plastering How To How-To Book of Ornamental Plastering
Techniques
Unique Guide to Ornamental Plastering Techniques
Plastering Practical
Handbook of Modern and Traditional Plastering Techniques
This practical handbook, now in its fifth edition, has been updated
to acknowledge changes and developing trends in the plastering
industry. It covers not only the wide variety of solid and fibrous
plasterwork, but also provides details of traditional and more
modern techniques with appropriate application techniques. Items
covered in this edition are recommendations for floor laying
techniques, changes in dry lining methods, a revised section on
bonding adhesives, plus information on plastering materials
Plastering: An
Encyclopedia Introduction to Techniques of Modern
Plastering
This book will serve as an excellent text for NVQ plastering
students, whilst its encyclopedic structure enables the experienced
plasterer to select information quickly on finer points when faced
with an unfamiliar task. Architects and surveyors will welcome it as
a guide to the scope of the craft and its materials, and as a
reference for conservation work. It provides a thorough introduction
to the techniques of modern plastering and a comprehensive treatment
of present-day fibrous plasterwork
Plastering Skills Learn Plastering Skills From Start
to Finish
Plastering Techniques describes construction plastering techniques,
from mixing plastering materials to special surface finishes.
Solutions to common plastering problems, such as cracking and
dryout, are given
The Natural
Plaster Book Earth, Lime and Gypsum Plasters for
Natural Homes
For builders of natural homes (straw bale, cob, adobe, rammed earth,
and other natural materials), this unique step-by-step guide takes
the confusion out of choosing, mixing, and applying natural
plasters. From principles to practicalities, and with every stage of
the process illustrated, The Natural Plaster Book details the entire
process of plastering with earth, lime, and gypsum for a
long-lasting and durable finish
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