Ultimate Guide Drywall

"Ultimate Guide: Drywall, " third edition, will teach any reader to install and repair drywall with the confidence of a professional. With more than 450 detailed drawings and photographs, the book leads the reader, step by step, through the processes of measuring, cutting, installing, and finishing drywall ceilings and walls. In addition to standard drywall practices, the book also covers more advanced topics such as applying drywall to curved walls and installing drywall over steel studs. Corner treatments and the specialized tools used to install drywall are also covered. Get the inside track on working with drywall with special tips from professional drywall contractors.

John D. Wagner has more than 20 years of experience writing about the construction industry. His articles have appeared in such magazines as Builder, Fine Woodworking, The Journal of Light Construction, Popular Science, and Today's Homeowner. He is the author of Creative Homeowner's bestselling Ultimate Guide to House Framing and the Ultimate Guide to Barns, Sheds and Outbuildings. He lives in Vermont.

DRYWALL can give the walls and ceilings in your home a clean, crisp look that you can finish any way you please. - Pro advice on laying out jobs, selecting the right tools and materials, and installing drywall panels - Money- , time- , and labor-saving techniques - Step-by-step guides that cover cutting, hanging, taping, and finishing - Advanced projects for walls and ceilings Praise for the Previous Edition "Learning how to install [drywall] requires the kind of pro-level information that this book delivers... an indispensable reference." --Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics Detailed How-to Illustrations Learn about tools and materials for all drywall projects Detailed How-to Illustrations Install drywall on walls, ceilings, and difficult locations Troubleshoot problems, make repairs, apply seamless finishes

Ultimate Guide: Drywall will teach any reader to install and repair drywall with the confidence of a professional. With more than 450 detailed drawings and photographs, the book leads the reader, step by step, through the processes of measuring, cutting, installing, and finishing drywall ceilings and walls. Over 450 color photographs and illustrations Replaces Ultimate Guide to Drywall (2005, ISBN: 978-1-58011-270-3), which has sold over 70,000 copies to date Instruction for the entire drywall installation process Detailed guide to hanging and taping drywall panels Special tips from professional drywall contractors Extensive section on repairing damaged drywall on existing walls The latest panel and corner bead products Installing drywall on curved walls and arches Installing drywall over steel studs Creating decorative ceiling treatments with drywall Extensive glossary and index

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