Drywall terms, defined
Plain definitions of the drywall words that come up on estimates, inspections and supplier calls, written for drywall contractors. Each term says where it matters on the job and links the Koira calculator, cost guide or template that goes with it.
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DrywallDrywallDrywall is panels of gypsum plaster faced with paper or fiberglass mat, screwed to framing to make interior walls and ceilings.DrywallDrywall finish levelsDrywall finish levels describe how much finishing a wall gets, from tape only in hidden areas up to a full skim coat for walls that will be lit at a low angle or painted in gloss.DrywallDrywall tapeDrywall tape is paper or fiberglass mesh tape embedded in joint compound over drywall seams so they do not crack.
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DrywallMetal lathMetal lath is expanded or woven steel mesh fastened to framing or sheathing that holds plaster, stucco or stone veneer mortar.DrywallMold-resistant drywallMold-resistant drywall has a fiberglass mat or treated paper facing that gives mold less to feed on, used in basements, bathrooms and after water damage.
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DrywallSkim coatA skim coat is a thin layer of joint compound or plaster troweled over a whole wall to make it smooth and even.DrywallSoundproofingSoundproofing is building walls, floors and ceilings to cut down sound passing between rooms, by adding mass, separating framing, filling cavities and sealing gaps.
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