Black and Decker Working with Drywall Hanging and Finishing Drywall the Professional Way

"A detailed and thorough guide to all the tools, materials and techniques needed to hang and finish drywall with professional results"--Provided by publisher. Abstract: "A detailed and thorough guide to all the tools, materials and techniques needed to hang and finish drywall with professional results"--Provided by publisher Content: Gallery of drywall success -- Materials & equipment. Drywall panel types Fasteners, adhesives & caulks Finishing materials Drywall tools & equipment -- Drywall installation. Making a layout plan Preparing for drywall installation Measuring & cutting drywall Fastening drywall Hanging drywall Hanging cementboard -- Finishing drywall. Recommended levels of drywall finish Installing corner bead Taping drywall seams Fixing problems & final inspection Sanding drywall Textures & skim coats Priming & painting drywall -- Drywall projects. Curved walls Architectural details Garage drywall Framed soffits Basement prep : solution 1 Basement prep : solution 2 Soundproofing Multiple drywall layers Soundproof home theater Profiled panels Archways Preformed domes -- Repairs. Drywall repairs Plaster repairs Ceiling repairs Water-damaged walls & ceilings repairs -- Conversions. Hanging and finishing drywall is quite possibly the one job that do-it-yourselfers dislike the most. It's messy, it's tedious and even small imperfections appear glaring when the walls and ceilings are painted. Working with Drywall gives a fresh perspective on this maligned but essential task. It goes beyond the basics of installing drywall to reveal all the secrets any homeowners needs to know to transform "rocking and mudding" from a chore into a true pleasure. The companion DVD takes you further still by showing taping and finishing techniques in real time so you can see exactly how the process looks when it is done right. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included.