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Drywall

Also called gypsum board or plasterboard. Refers to panels of plaster pressed between two thick sheets of paper to make interior walls or ceilings.

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knife
Construction; Drywall

Tool used for cutting drywall, or a tool used for applying compound.

joist
Construction; Drywall

Horizontal structure member that supports the load of the deck above.

joint tape
Construction; Drywall

Material that is applied to the drywall joints with joint compound as the adhesive, Paper tape is used by professionals for taping and the mesh tape is for home owners and beginners.

jamb
Construction; Drywall

Casing around inside of an opening like a window or door.

joint compound
Construction; Drywall

Mud, Spackle, All purpose joint compound, gypsum to finish joints.

joint
Construction; Drywall

where two pieces of board meet.

insulation
Construction; Drywall

A material That is installed inside walls between drywall panels and studs to control interior temperature and sound deadening between rooms.

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