Includes bibliographical references (pages 174-175) and index.

Types and Uses of Drywall 5 -- Planning the Job 13 -- Hanging Tools 23 -- Taping Tools and Materials 38 -- Sanding Tools and Materials 46 -- 3 Hanging Drywall 48 -- Backing Materials 49 -- Measuring and Cutting Drywall 51 -- General Guidelines for Hanging Drywall 59 -- Fastening Drywall 59 -- Hanging Ceilings 63 -- Hanging Walls 67 -- Trim Accessories 74 -- 4 Taping 78 -- Taping Fastener Heads 83 -- Taping Seams 84 -- Taping Inside Corners 91 -- Taping Outside Corners 96 -- Skim Coating 99 -- Mechanical Taping 101 -- Taping Problems 104 -- 5 Sanding 107 -- Getting Ready to Sand 108 -- Sanding Process 109 -- Wet Sanding 115 -- 6 Special Installations 117 -- Off-Angle Corners 118 -- Curved Walls 123 -- Archways 124 -- Butted Seams 129 -- Flat Taping 132 -- Applying L-Bead 133 -- Multilayer Applications 134 -- Installing Cement Board 137 -- Control Joints 140 -- 7 Repairs 142 -- Popped Nails and Screws 142 -- Repairing Holes in Drywall 144 -- Remodeling Repairs 149 -- Stress Cracks 154 -- Water Damage 155 -- 8 Decorating Drywall 158 -- Painting 158 -- Texturing 162 -- Wall Coverings 170.