Drywall

Regular gypsum panels are widely used for...

Single and multi-layer applications; applied to interior walls and ceilings.

"Nail pops" cause the nail head to form...

Small "humps" on the surface

Used to attach two layers of drywall

Smooth-shank, Diamond-head nails

What type of drywall is used as a sub-layer with other types of drywall (usually type x), and is often only 1/4" thick?

Sound deadening board

Tool used to smooth drywall edges after cutting

Surform

Tool used for feathering out the second layer of joint compound and is usually adequate for the third (or topping) layer?

12" finishing knife

Tool used for applying the topcoat of joint compound

16" and wider finishing knives

What thickness is commonly used for core board and liner boards for shafts, firewalls, and stairways?

3/4" or 1"

Tool used to apply and finish joint compound

Finishing/drywall knife

What type of drywall is used as a vapor barrier on exterior walls and is available in various thicknesses?

Foil-backed board

Tool used to raise sheets short distances vertically

Foot lift

Drywall may be installed either...

Horizontally or vertically

Tool used for cutting out irregular shapes and openings, such as outlet box openings

Keyhole saw

What type of drywall is available in 16" and 24" widths and is usually 48" long?

Plasterboard (gypsum lath)

What type of drywall is not compatible with Portland cement plaster?

Plasterboard (gypsum lath)

What type of drywall is used as a plaster base, replacing wood or metal path in construction and renovations?

Plasterboard (gypsum lath)

Have smaller heads, are left exposed, and are colored to match the drywall

Pre-decorated nails

Tool used for feathering/smoothing dried joint compound

Sandpaper or sponge

What drywall type has special additives that make it fire-resistant?

Type X

Self-drilling and self-tapping designed for use with metal studs

Type-S

The two types of drywall screws

Type-S and Type-W

Sharp points designed for use with woods studs

Type-W

Tool used to score/cut drywall

Utility knife

Drywall sheets are cut using what tools

Utility knife and t-square

What type of drywall is available in a variety of colors and is attached with special drywall finish nails while the edges are left exposed without joint treatment?

Vinyl-surfaced board

What drywall type has a special moisture-resistant core and paper cover that is chemically treated to repel moisture?

Water resistant (WR) of moisture resistant (MR) gypsum board

What type of drywall may be referred to as green board?

Water resistant (WR) or moisture resistant (MR) gypsum boars

What thickness is applied as a face layer in repair and remodeling work over existing surfaces, also used in multi-layer application in new construction?

3/8"

The most common width that drywall comes in

4 feet

Avoid side joints with ___" of the outside edge of doors and windows.

6"

Tool used to bed tape in the first layer of joint compound and for filling nail or screw "dimples"

6" finishing knife

How many types of drywall are there?

8

The most common used lengths of drywall

8' and 12'

Drywall is manufacture in what lengths?

8, 9, 10, 12, 14, and 16 foot lengths

Misalignment will cause...

A wavy, uneven appearance

Most frequently used drywall nail

Annular ring

What type of drywall is designed to be used as a base layer in multi-layer system, and has a gray paper lining on both sides and is not suited for finishing or decorating?

Backing board

Tool used to facilitate layout

Chalk line

Tool used to fasten corner bead, this process eliminates the use of nailing or screwing corner bead in place

Clinch-On Cornerbead Tool

Tool that flexes from 103 degrees to 90 degrees; used to apply joint compound in interior corners

Corner trowel

Advantages of drywall has a short...

Drying time

Tool used for carrying and lifting drywall sheets

Drywall carrier or lifter

Crown (convex) headed to imprint nail and form a dimple without tearing the paper

Drywall hammer

Specially designed, with oversized heads for greater holding power and treated to prevent rust and stains

Drywall nails

The preferred method of fastening among professional builders

Drywall screws

What thickness is used as a base layer in multi-layer applications, covers existing ceilings, and walls in remodeling work?

1/4"

Drying out framing members will result in...

"Nail pops"

What is another name for weak spots in drywall

"Nail pops"

Gaps of ___" are acceptable at the top or bottom because the gaps will be covered by molding, baseboard, or finish flooring.

1/2"

What thickness is most commonly used in single layer wall and ceiling application in residential and commercial construction?

1/2" and 5/8"

Tool used to hold and carry joint compound

Mud pan

Adhesives must be used with...

Nails or screws

Tool used to lay out and guide a 90 degree cut on drywall

T-square