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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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core board

Construction; Drywall

a gypsum panel 2 feet by 12 feet by 1 inch thick designed for shaft walls.

chase wall

Construction; Drywall

a space between two walls that is usually left for pipes duct work and electrical conduit.

Wet sanding

Construction; Drywall

Instead of using sand paper use a wet sponge to get a smooth finish. People try this to eliminate dust, but I think it leaves a slight texture on the wall and doesn't make a nice finish.

Veneer plaster

Construction; Drywall

Or Blue board like drywall ,but the sheet is covered with a thin layer of plaster for a flawless finish.

Trowel

Construction; Drywall

A hand tool used to apply joint compound or to smooth concrete

Spot nails

Construction; Drywall

Is part of the finishing job, to mud the nails and screws, hit each nail 3 times.

Splice

Construction; Drywall

To join two studs together and make one lone stud.

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