Includes index

Gallery of drywall success -- Materials & equipment -- Drywall panel types -- Fasteners, adhesives & caulks -- Finishing materials -- Drywall tools & equipment -- Drywall installation -- Making a layout plan -- Preparing for drywall installation -- Measuring & cutting drywall -- Fastening drywall -- Hanging drywall -- Hanging cementboard -- Finishing drywall -- Recommended levels of drywall finish -- Installing corner bead -- Taping drywall seams -- Fixing problems & final inspection -- Sanding drywall -- Textures & skim coats -- Priming & painting drywall -- Drywall projects -- Curved walls -- Architectural details -- Garage drywall -- Framed soffits -- Basement prep : solution 1 -- Basement prep : solution 2 -- Soundproofing -- Multiple drywall layers -- Soundproof home theater -- Profiled panels -- Archways -- Preformed domes -- Repairs -- Drywall repairs -- Plaster repairs -- Ceiling repairs -- Water-damaged walls & ceilings repairs -- Conversions

"A detailed and thorough guide to all the tools, materials and techniques needed to hang and finish drywall with professional results"--Provided by publisher

Includes DVD