Drywall: Professional Techniques for Walls & Ceilings [Paperback]

Myron Ferguson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1996

This guide offers advice and step-by-step techniques for hanging and taping plasterboard ("drywall") to create smooth walls and ceilings. With information on choosing the best materials and the best size panels for minimal seams, it is suitable for both the veteran and experienced worker.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Everybody hates doing drywall--that's why it's so expensive having it done for you. Staunch (penurious) do-it-yourselfers (and industrious types seeking a new career path) should consult Ferguson's generously illustrated, cheerfully detailed guide. It discloses the secrets of hanging drywall evenly without throwing your back out and the arcane rules of good taping and joint-compound techniques. It airs the strategy of "prebowing" drywall panels, concerns about the "grain orientation" of drywall sheets, and the perhaps more obvious issues of fastening with screws rather than with nails and vice versa. One grows to admire the depth of Ferguson's gypsum-board mastery, for the matters cited seem trifling only to those who have never personally attacked a drywall project. Those who have, or will, will appreciate the clear directions and insightful tips. From choice of trowel to methods of properly mixing powdered joint compounds, Ferguson has it covered. Happy hanging. Mike Tribby

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Taunton Press (January 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 156158133X
• ISBN-13: 978-1561581337
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #298,054 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Myron Ferguson has over 25 years experience hanging drywall. In addition do Drywall, and its companion video, he is the author of numerous articles written for trade journals including Fine Homebuilding magazine, Walls and Ceilings, and Tools of the Trade. He participated in the Journal of Light Construction's Live Construction Training Show as their drywall expert.

Customer Reviews

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26 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you are not a professional drywaller, read this book!, November 7, 1999

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Maurice E. Skinner (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Drywall: Professional Techniques for Walls & Ceilings (Paperback)

I bought this book after learning to drywall the hard way -- trial and error. Mr. Ferguson distills the most important facts about *efficient* drywall techniques. A quick read. In my last project I saved a lot of time and learned some new "tricks."

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars clear, concise, and applicable, January 8, 2001

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This review is from: Drywall: Professional Techniques for Walls & Ceilings (Paperback)

Many home improvement books go off on tangents, and offer instruction that hardly seems applicable to the job at hand. This book doesn't waste a lot of time on telling you to wear eye protection, call a licensed contractor (like some contractor is going to come out to advise you on how to do his job), get a permit, etc. Instead it gives you the right instructions to let you do the job right yourself. It assumes some basic knowledge and ability on the part of the reader, but it walks you through virtually every conceivable situation you may face and shows you how to do the job right. Be advised though that hanging and finishing drywall is as much an art as a science, so it takes practice. You will however be able to become proficient if you start with small jobs and graduate as you build skill, if you carefully follow this book.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great writing and pictures - very helpful, November 3, 1999

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K. Jones "Xenozar" (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Drywall: Professional Techniques for Walls & Ceilings (Paperback)

It is funny to lavish such high praise on a book about drywalling, but it deserves it. This book helped me (a novice) get the confidence to hang, tape and finish like a novice. The in depth descriptions and opinions from an experienced professional helped me get the right tools and make the right decisions.