Customer Reviews

Complete Drywall (Stanley Complete)

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The book has major omissions and an uneven selection and presentation of topics. It does not address how to use paper tape at all, including "inside corners". But, if you wish to "frame a curved wall"--THAT matter appears to be addressed (I didn't study it). Here is the book's full coverage on inside corners: "Inside corners are more difficult. They require taping and mudding." How could a 140 page book called "Complete Drywall" overlook how to tape an inside corner? If you want decent coverage of mudding technique, you won't find it in this book. The book has pictures on every page--evidently the publisher's emphasis was on saleability rather than useability.

I have since purchased the book "Drywall (Completely Revised & Updated)", by Myron Ferguson, 3rd. ed.:

Drywall: Professional Techniques for Great Results

It is a MUCH, MUCH BETTER book for someone who intends to be doing their own drywall work. I would not hesitate to give it a 5 star rating. By comparison, Stanley's book does not (properly) equip someone to do quality drywall work. Myron Ferguson is a drywall veteran! Ferguson's book has lots of pictures too--and more useful ones!

This book has everything to get you started. Great introduction, excellent section divisions, nice photos, details and pro-tips. This book will get you through all of the phases of drywalling. Personally, I leave the final finishing (i.e., top coats) up to the pros, since this aspect is the most talent intensive. I suppose with time and following the instruction, you could master all of the drywall techniques. Also, all of the other "Stanley" DIY books are great! Great price too!

This book has a lot of good information in it. Probably the best drywall book I have read. Great for someone wanting to learn how to drywall without much experience. If you have experience maybe not much in here for you. The little tips and tricks aren't really included. But the groundwork is layed very well.

This is a good book for DIY, or beginners. If you are looking for a complex designs and special techniques for different applications, or expand your possibilities you should look elsewhere. I did found some things new and interesting but only a few pages. It wasn't worth it for me though. But none the less it's a great book and I will give it 5 stars...

This book is perfect for anyone looking to drywall themselves. This has helped me understand the steps to get it done right. I like all the pictures too.

We all think we know how to do drywall. We like to claim it's art not technique. We are doing it right, just not as fine a touch as the guys who do it all the time.
Wrong. This book will help you unlearn every thing you thought you knew about doing drywall.

I feel like an expert after reading this. There is alot of information and tips, even has a list of all the tools you would need to purchase!

Excellent Reference

This book is really one excellent reference to who want to know about dry wall. It's complete to technical specification and very good pratical too.

Great book !

It does have a few tips, but it seems like the main purpose of this book was to advertise Stanley tools.

This helped me very much with little tasks i had to complete in my house. Very handy book. Quick transaction.