Drywall 4th Edition is a colorful, informative book that contains everything anyone ever wanted to know about drywall installation, from how to plan the job, through estimating materials, to the types of tools and materials available today. Readers will learn how to hang drywall on practically every type of surface, how to tape practically any type of joint and how to sand and texture for a perfect surface. The book also shows elaborate hanging techniques such as off-angle corners, curved walls, barrel ceilings, archways, butted seams, bullnose corners, butting drywall to different surfaces, multilayered applications, cement board and control joints, as well as innovative decorating ideas like using drywall for wainscoting and multilayer ceilings. Includes a section on repairing holes, cracks, water damage and stains, as well as information on painting, texturing and wall covering.
Softcover. Includes DVD.