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