Drywall: Pro Tips for Hanging & Finishing
- Book Review,
by John D. Wagner
Review
"John D. Wagner... has devoted 144 pages to the subject in Drywall: Pro Tips for Hanging and Finishing, a well-organized softback. 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."
Source: Dianne Keller Smith, The Dispatch, Columbus, OH
January 29, 2000
Review
"John D. Wagner... has devoted 144 pages to the subject in Drywall: Pro Tips for Hanging and Finishing, a well-organized softback. 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."
Source: Dianne Keller Smith, The Dispatch, Columbus, OH
January 29, 2000
Book Description
Drywall (also known as gypsum wallboard) is by far the most popular and practical material for finishing interior walls. Drywall: Pro Tips for Hanging and Finishing provides you with an extensive survey of all the tools and materials needed for hanging drywall, and covers in detail the mechanics of estimating, cutting, hanging, and finishing the panels. The book pays special attention to difficult situations such as hanging drywall panels on ceilings, curved walls, and stairwells. It also deals with patching holes, trouble-shooting, and applying special finishes.
From the Back Cover
Drywall - also known as wallboard or gypsum board - is by far the most popular and practical material for finishing interior walls. It's durable, it's easy to finish with paint or wallpaper, it's simple to repair, and you don't need to be an expert to install it. Perfectly flat, plumb walls and level ceilings without sags are within the reach of any patient homeowner willing to invest the time-with the help of the tips and techniques found in this book.
Drywall: Pro Tips for Hanging and Finishing provides an extensive survey of all the tools and materials needed for installing drywall, as well as complete how-to information on the mechanics of estimating, cutting, hanging, and finishing the panels. It also deals with difficult situations such as hanging drywall panels on ceilings, on curved walls, and inside stairwells. A separate chapter covers how to permanently patch holes of various sizes and troubleshoot possible problems with your installation. The chapter on finishing also covers how to apply special finishes to walls and ceilings.
- Complete how-to for every situation
- Over 250 illustrations and color photographs
- Special tips from professionals
- A glossary to guide you through professional terms
About the Author
John D. Wagner has been involved with the construction trades for over 20 years. He is Executive Director of Public Relations at BuildNet, and author of the Creative Homeowner book House Framing. As a journalist, Wagner has published hundreds of articles in such magazines as Builder, Fine Woodworking, Journal of Light Construction, Old House Journal, Popular Science, and Today's Homeowner.
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