Drywall Revised
The Definitive Guide to Drywall,
Now Available with Companion Video Titled
"Drywall Hanging and Taping"

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By Myron Ferguson

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.

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.

In Drywall, 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

See also the companion video to this book.
"excellent . . . . [the author] gives you everything you need to know about tools, materials, installation and finishing. And there are plenty of terrific tips in this book."
-- Popular Mechanics

Table of Contents:

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

Soft-cover, 8 x 10 in., 184 pages, with color photos and drawings
Published 2002

ISBN: 978-1-56158-529-8

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Drywall
Hanging and Taping Video
(available on DVD or VHS)

By Myron Ferguson

Learn techniques for smooth walls and ceilings

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:

Take the right measurements and estimate materials
Cut and hang panels efficiently, even when the framing is out of whack
Handle everything from simple walls to cathedral ceilings, curved walls and archways
Tape and finish drywall with a minimum of sanding
Sand and prepare walls for paint
Correct mistakes and make repairs

You'll also learn things you can't get from a book -- how to pick up and position panels safely and efficiently, how to spread on joint compound, and how much pressure to use with a drywall trowel or sander.

DVD or VHS - 59 Minutes

Drywall Hanging and Taping
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DVD ISBN: 978-1-56158-775-9
VHS ISBN: 978-1-56158-134-4

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Taping - VHS Only

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