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Drywall: Professional Techniques for Great Results
This revised version of Drywall gives readers information on new tools and materials and techniques that Myron has field-tested since the last revision in 2008. For the first time the book also includes a bound-in DVD with tips and techniques for hassle-free drywall installation. Drywall , 4th Edition , offers the very latest information with the familiar easy-to-use format that made the first three editions such great successes. Learn how to:
184 pages, Paperback
First published April 9, 2002
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August 6, 2016
3.5/5; 4 stars; B+
Update Feb. 2014: I downgraded my rating slightly on this book because after taping and mudding our basement for the last few months I found this book was missing something kind of important; there is almost no discussion of different types of drywall mud and the problems you can have in different conditions. Doing a large job over a fairly long time span under different conditions (warm, cold, etc) gives rise to interesting issues with the mud and getting a nice finish. I found a lot of answers by consulting on line forums and blogs but I think a chapter on the chemistry and properties of drywall compound would have been an important addition.
September 2011: I enjoyed this book. The style of the author is comfortable to read and engaging. He has enough personal info in there that you can actually believe he learned to do drywalling by trial and error. He also has enough technical info in there that you can feel confident to at least give it a whirl.
Like any craft, or hobby, or DIY project, it is largely a matter of how patient and determined the student is that determines the results. I'd recommend this book to anyone who wants to try finishing their own drywall. But, start in a place where no one is going to be doing close inspections. Like my laundry room....if you want to come and do some laundry at my place and inspect where I learned to do mudding and taping....come on over :-) There is always a lot of laundry to catch up on!
Update Feb. 2014: I downgraded my rating slightly on this book because after taping and mudding our basement for the last few months I found this book was missing something kind of important; there is almost no discussion of different types of drywall mud and the problems you can have in different conditions. Doing a large job over a fairly long time span under different conditions (warm, cold, etc) gives rise to interesting issues with the mud and getting a nice finish. I found a lot of answers by consulting on line forums and blogs but I think a chapter on the chemistry and properties of drywall compound would have been an important addition.
September 2011: I enjoyed this book. The style of the author is comfortable to read and engaging. He has enough personal info in there that you can actually believe he learned to do drywalling by trial and error. He also has enough technical info in there that you can feel confident to at least give it a whirl.
Like any craft, or hobby, or DIY project, it is largely a matter of how patient and determined the student is that determines the results. I'd recommend this book to anyone who wants to try finishing their own drywall. But, start in a place where no one is going to be doing close inspections. Like my laundry room....if you want to come and do some laundry at my place and inspect where I learned to do mudding and taping....come on over :-) There is always a lot of laundry to catch up on!
January 13, 2013
This book has photos and guides to putting drywall in a variety of places and working through several difficult drywall problems. If you're a do it yourself type, it would be helpful, but only with odd problems or if you're new to drywalling.
May 19, 2020
This is a great book! It taught a complete novice (me) how to make beautiful seams and give my house a super high quality, almost professional finish.
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