Drywall

primer

Special formula paint applied as first coat to drywall to seal the surface in preparation for finish coats of paint or wall coverings

blister

a bubble in the wall caused by tape that did not get join compound behind it

lath

a building material used as a base for plaster

mud

a dry pre-mixed compound used for taping to cover joints and to cover fasteners (also known as joint compound, spackle, all purpose compound

joint compound

a dry pre-mixed compound used for taping to cover joints and to cover fasteners (also known as mud, spackle, all purpose compound

all purpose compound

a dry pre-mixed compound used for taping to cover joints and to cover fasteners (also known as mud, spackle, joint compound

fire wall

a fire-resistant wall designed to stop the spread of fire from one part of the building to another

gypsum

a mineral consisting of hydrous calcium sulfate

corner bead

a strip of angled material used on outside corners to give them a clean, sharp appearance

skim coat

a thin layer of joint compound applied to the entire wall

bullnose

corner that has rounded edge

beveled edge

factory edges that are tapered

stud

framing material that forms a wall

soffit

interior soffits are used above cabinetry or to hide ductwork

furring

metal or wood strips fasted to wall to which drywall can be attached

green board

mold/moisture-resistant drywall. Green or purple in color, used in high-humidity areas like bathrooms

drywall

prefabricated sheets of compressed gypsum material between face paper and backing paper

nailer

stud or furring strip to which drywall is screwed or nailed

fire taping

taping the joints of a fire wall in an unfinished area to prevent the spread of fire

butt joint

the joint resulting from the flat, non-beveled edges of two sheets of drywall being installed against each other

texturing

the process of applying a decorative finish to the drywall by machine or hand

taping

the process of applying tape to each joint

joint

the seam at which tow pieces of drywall come together

hang

to attach drywall, to metal or wood studs or furring strips

score

to scribe a line on the drywall surface with a knife

recessed joint

valley between to factory edges of drywall that will be filled up in the taping and finishing process

joint tape

Paper or mesh material used to seal the joints between sheets of drywall

finishing

The drywall process that begins after the drywall is hung. Includes taping, coating, skim coating, sanding, and texturing