Summary: Plasterboard, also known as wallboard, drywall, sheetrock or gypsum board, is the paper-covered, chalk-like panel material most commonly used to finish walls and ceilings in newly built or remodeled buildings. The joints where the panels meet are concealed with a special adhesive tape or a compound embedded paper tape, and the nail/screw heads are concealed with a special "mud" that, once dry, can be sanded, painted, stucco’d, wallpapered, or any of a number of modern wall treatments applied.
Hanging plaster board can be a bit daunting, but it’s easier than you might think. You just need to plan ahead and take a few things under consideration first.
To read the rest of my article:
http://www.diystuff.com/Drywall_Plaster/How_to_Hang_Plasterboard.shtml
[Due to copyright agreement, I am unable to post my article here in its entirety.]
Sunday, May 17, 2009
DIY Article - How to Hang Plasterboard
