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sheetrock: JAVIER GARCIA -- THE DRYWALL MAN OF DALLAS - 08/21/08 06:55 AM
Drywall work.  Lots of us call it by the name given it by the first manufacturer of the stuff, Sheetrock.  It's supposed to replicate plaster in appearance and functionality, but it is not as expensive or time consuming to install and maintain.
It's molded gypsum sandwiched between two pieces of heavy paper.  Most home applications are 4' x 8' x 1/2" sheets nailed or screwed to the wall and ceiling framing members.  The seams are then covered with a somewhat pasty gypsum with heavy paper tape pressed into the gooey mess.
After they completely dry out, those seams are sanded smooth.  In some … (3 comments)

 
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