Drywall Quiz
When fastening drywall ceilings with screws to framing members that are 16" on center, the screws should be spaced _____ on center according to the book, although you should always consult the code.
12"
What does the video suggest that you cover a moderately curved wall with instead of ½" drywall?
2 layers of 1/4 " drywall
On ceilings where adhesive is used, the field is fastened at about _____ intervals.
24"
What 2 widths are readily available, according to the video?
48, 54
For 24 hours before, during, and for at least 4 days after the application of joint compound, the temperature should be maintained at a minimum of...
50°
The second coat of joint compound is sometimes called the _____ coat.
Fill
Type X gypsum board is typically known as...
Fire code board
When making a long cut parallel to and close to an edge,...
It is necessary to score both front and back of the panel to get a clean break
Staples are an approved fastener for gypsum panels...
On base layers of multilayer applications when they penetrate the supports at least 5/8"
If a fastener misses a support (stud or joist),...
Remove it and dimple (make a concave depression around) the hole so that it can later be concealed with joint compound.
With double-nailing, the first nail must be _____ after driving the second nail of each set to assure solid contact with framing members.
Reseated
Drywall should be delivered to the job site...
Shortly before installation begins and the building is watertight
Drywall should be stored for long periods of time...
Under cover and stacked flat on supports
When applying joint compound to corner beads,...
Use the nose of the bead to serve as a guide for applying the compound, apply the compound about 6" wide from the nose of the bead to a feather edge on the wall, and each subsequent finishing coat is applied about 2" wider than the previous one
"Blue board" is the common name for...
Veneer plaster base
When applying the second coat of mud you should hold the trowel ________ to the wall or ceiling.
at an angle to
On a wall with angled ends (like the gable end wall in an attic), it is easier to start hanging drywall at the ____?
bottom
When hanging drywall on a sloped ceiling it is better to start at the ____?
bottom
The first coat of taping compound is called the _______ coat.
embedding
T/F: Corner bead should be overlapped where two pieces meet.
false
What reason does the video give for hanging panels horizontally on the walls (instead of vertically)?
there are less seams to tape, so labor is reduced.
The drywall is attached first to the...
ceiling
_____ are supports made in the form of a "T," that are used to help hold ceiling drywall panels in position during fastening.
Deadmen
Setting-type compounds are only available in a _____ form.
Dry powder
Water-resistant gypsum board is easily recognized by its distinctive _____ face.
Green
Joints between panels that are at 1/4" or more should be...
Prefilled with compound
Professional drywall finishers...
Rarely sand any excess between coats
The reason(s) for pre-bowing gypsum panels is to...
Reduce the number of supplemental fasteners required in the field when using adhesives
Gypsum board is composed of...
A gypsum core encased in paper
The most commonly used thickness of gypsum board for walls and ceilings with small radii, or for a cover layer in remodeling work is...
1/4"
Stud edges that are to have gypsum panels installed on them must not be out of alignment more than _____ to adjacent studs.
1/8"
For every 1,000 square feet of drywall area, _____ gallons of conventional joint compound are needed.
7.5
When the single nailing method is used, nails are spaced a maximum of _____ on center for walls.
8"
Joint tape has a _____ along its center to aid in corner application.
Crease
When embedding the joint tape in compound, be sure...
To center the tape on the joint, there are no air bubbles under the tape, and there is not over 1/32" of compound under the edges
Which type of screw is used to fasten drywall to heavy gauge CFS (cold formed steel) framing?
Type S-12
In what 5 lengths are drywall panels manufactured, according to the video?
8, 10, 12, 14,16
An alternative to using nails or staples on metal corner beads is to use...
A clinching tool
When finishing interior corners, the author suggests...
A setting-type compound is usually applied to one side only of each corner
Fiberglass mesh tape has a plain or _____ back for quick application.
Adhesive
Immediately after embedding the tape in compound,...
Apply another thin coat of compound over the tape
When applying adhesives to studs where two panels are joined,...
Apply two parallel beads to either side of the centerline
___ is used extensively in high moisture locations and usually required as a base for ceramic tile.
Cement board
Another name for gypsum board is...
Drywall, Sheetrock, Plasterboard, or Wallboard
Approximately how much short of the actual measurement length should you cut the drywall sheet?
1/4"
The long edges of the most commonly used gypsum board panels are _____ to help conceal the joint.
Tapered
Eased edge gypsum board has a special...
Tapered rounded edge
The term "spotting" in drywall work refers to...
The application of joint compound to conceal fastener heads
The video suggests that you use what type of joint compound (mud) for the third coat?
ready mix
The video suggests that you use what type of joint compound (mud) for the first coat?
setting type