Drywall Application & Finishing
Questions and answers
Drywall - answer Gypsum Board, Sheetrock, Plasterboard. Used
extensively to finish walls in both residential and commercial construction.
1/2" thick drywall is commonly used for ___ Construction. - answer
Residential Construction
5/8" thick drywall is commonly used for ___ Construction. Regular gypsum
panels come in a width of 4' and lengths of 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, and 16 feet. -
answer Commerical Construction
Type X Gypsum board - answer Typically known as fire code board
because of its greater resistance to fire
MR (Moisture Resistant) board or Green board - answer Should always be
installed in high humidity rooms, such as a bathroom
Butt Joints - answer Shorter, untapered edges of gypsum board and
require a crowned buildup of joint compound
Tapered Joints - answer Longer edges of the drywall which allows for a
flat an effective joint concealment
When hanging drywall effectively, try to use sheets that are ___ ___ to go
from corner to corner to avoid butt joints - answer Sufficient Length
When hanging drywall horizontally, the ___ ___ is hung first, tight ot the
ceiling. Then the ___ ___ is hung tight to the top shoe - answer Top Sheet.
Bottom Sheet.
, Butt Joints can also... - answer Can Certainly be placed above the window
and door openings to shorten the length of the joint, but the butt joint
cannot fall within 3" of the actual corners of the openings to help
eliminate possible future settling cracks.
One of your main goals in hanging drywall is to eliminate as many ___ ___
as possible, especially on a ceiling. - answer Butt Joints
All cut edges of drywall should go towards the ___ - answer Corners
Drywall sheets hung on the ceiling from wall to wall should be cut to allow
a ___" gap at each end. - answer 1/4"
Deadmen - answer Are supports constructed in the form of a "T" to help
in hanging the drywall ceiling sheets.
Slicks - answer Are drywall nails that have a flat concave head that
tapers to thin edges of the rim. Slicks should be applied with a drywall
hammer that has a convex face.
Drywall Adhesives - answer Are used to bond single layers of drywall
directly to studs or ceiling joists. Drywall Adhesives should always be
applied to ceiling drywall sheets.
T-Square - answer Used to make a square cut on the drywall.
Scoring Drywall - answer You cut it on the face side then snap the back.
Sureform - answer Basically a drywall rasp used to smooth the ragged
edges of the drywall.
The Drywall Cutout Tool - answer Is used as a fest, easy, and accurate
way of cutting holes in drywall. Care must be taken to not make contact
with electrical wires.
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