Interior (Wall ceiling floor) Flashcards
A wall board can be made out of what three materials?
Gypsum board
Drywall
Sheetrock
What is the most common wall board size and up to what size can they come?
Most common size 4’x 8’ but comes in other sizes up to 4’x16
Joint Compound, also called____ must be applied to _______ with _____ (fiberglass or paper) imbedded into the ____ . Why?
Joint Compound (mud) must be applied to all joints with tape (fiberglass or paper) imbedded into the mud to prevent cracks from showing
Nail/screw heads must be coated with joint compound. True or false?
True
- What is the most often used type of gypsum board?
- What type of gypsum board has fire resistance?
- What type of gypsum board can be used under wall tile but not in showers and is typically green?
- Regular- Type use most often in residential construction
- Type-X- Fire resistant core
- Moisture resistant- May be used under wall tile but not in showers! Typically green color.
Gypsum board Sizes Widths are normally \_\_\_\_feet. Lengths vary from \_\_\_\_to \_\_\_feet. Thickness \_\_\_\_ to \_\_\_\_\_ Regular gypsum typically \_\_\_\_ most residential settings Type-X typically \_\_\_\_\_ 1 hr. fire rating Fasteners may be \_\_\_\_\_, \_\_\_\_\_ or \_\_\_\_\_\_\_, Most often screws are used
Sizes
Widths are normally 4 feet.
Lengths vary from 8 to 16 feet.
Thickness ¼ to 1”
Regular gypsum typically ½” most residential settings
Type-X typically 5/8” 1 hr. fire rating
Fasteners may be screws, nails or adhesives, Most often screws are used
Cutting Drywall
____________ is used to cut through the paper then the sheet easily breaks then the back paper is cut
Cutting Drywall
Utility Knife is used to cut through the paper then the sheet easily breaks then the back paper is cut
Use a ________ and utility knife for most cuts when cutting drywall.
Use a T-square and utility knife for most cuts
A ________ is used for small cuts especially curved cuts
A jab saw is used for small cuts especially curved cuts
The _______ works well to cut out receptacles, the bit will trace the outside of a box behind the drywall
The Roto-zip works well to cut out receptacles, the bit will trace the outside of a box behind the drywall
When applying dry wall:
May be applied ________ or ________.
__________ across framing provides the best strength but it may require more taping & spackling
When applying dry wall:
May be applied horizontally or vertically.
Horizontally across framing provides the best strength but it may require more taping & spackling
Sheetrock is first placed on the _______,
Next, ____pieces are placed and hold up the sheetrock at edges of the room.
Sheetrock is first placed on the ceilings, in this case not fastened within 7-12” of the wall. If fastening to the bottom chord of a truss 16”-18” from the wall.
Next wall pieces are placed and hold up the sheetrock at edges of the room
Most drywall is ______ into place, the same technique is used to fasten it to steel studs
Most drywall is screwed into place, the same technique is used to fasten it to steel studs
_______ can allow one person to hang drywall on ceilings & walls
Drywall lifts can allow one person to hang drywall on ceilings & walls
When hanging drywall, it is best to avoid _________, they are more difficult to ______ due to the lack of a ________
Thin sheets – ____ can be ____ and applied on a curved wall. Typically in ____ layers
When hanging drywall, it is best to avoid butt (end) joints, they are more difficult to tape due to the lack of a tapered edge
Thin sheets – 3/8” can be bent and applied on a curved wall. Typically in 2 layers
First, a layer of ________ is applied, tape is imbedded into it, excess “mud” is ________.
After _____, another wider layer is applied and allowed to dry
Sometimes a third layer is applied to ______ out the joints very wide
First a layer of joint compound is applied, tape is imbedded into it, excess “mud” is squeezed out.
After drying, another wider layer is applied and allowed to dry
Sometimes a third layer is applied to feather out the joints very wide
Screw heads are covered with only ______
Seams between sheets have ______ over them.
Two types of tape
_____ – self stick but not good in corners
_____ – must first apply joint compound, does not self stick
Screw heads are covered with only joint compound
Seams between sheets have tape over them.
Two types of tape
Mesh – self stick but not good in corners
Paper – must first apply joint compound, does not self stick
Joint compound and reinforcing tape applied in layers to ________.
_________ used to embed the tape.
Second layer fills and levels the _______.
Third layer feathers wide & finishes to conceal the _________.
Final step – _________
Joint compound and reinforcing tape applied in layers to conceal joint.
Compound used to embed the tape.
Second layer fills and levels the tapered edge.
Third layer feathers wide & finishes to conceal the taped area.
Final step – sanding smooth
Trim pieces:
Corner beads add _____ to the corner.
They can be either ____ or _____
All must be _______ then bedded in multiple layers of ______.
Trim pieces
Corner beads add strength to the corner.
Metal or vinyl
All must be fastened then bedded in multiple layers of compound.
In Sheet wall paneling:
Panels can be _____, _______, ________, _________.
It is installed on ______.
Can be _____, and/or glued with ___________.
It can be 1/8” – ____” thick
Panels
Plywood, hardboard, particle board, plastic laminates.
Installed on drywall backing.
Can be nailed, and/or glued with construction adhesive.
1/8” – 1/4” thick
In Board wall paneling:
Boards are typically _____ solid wood strips of 3-11” widths
Boards
Typically ¾” solid wood strips of 3-11” widths
In wall paneling: Wainscot: \_\_\_\_\_ covering of wall Often topped with a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ A type of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
In wall paneling: Wainscot: Partial covering of wall Often topped with a chair rail A type of board paneling
Flooring may be wood, wood composite, tile, carpet, or vinyl . True or False?
True
Kinds of hardwood flooring include Solid strip flooring Laminated strip flooring Plank flooring Parquet True or false?
True
Solid Wood Strip Flooring
Strip flooring is typically ___ thick x _____ wide.
Strip flooring is typically ¾” thick x 2 ¼” wide.
The flooring ______ is a specialized tool that is offset to drive a nail through the tongue of T&G flooring
It simultaneously drives the boards together
The flooring nailer is a specialized tool that is offset to drive a nail through the tongue of T&G flooring
It simultaneously drives the boards together
Floor installation:
May be installed on ______ or ________
Strips are ________ except for the f____ and ____ few boards
May be installed on subfloor or sleepers.
Strips are blind nailed except for the first and last few boards
After the flooring has been installed, unless pre-finished, it must be ______ and _____
After the flooring has been installed, unless pre-finished, it must be sanded and finished
Strips may run _____ or ________ to joists.
__________ is recommended if possible
Strips may run parallel or perpendicular to joists.
Perpendicular is recommended if possible
In Plank Flooring :
Wider strip flooring in widths ranging ___– ____”.
Often installed in random widths
If exposed widths are over _____ it may require drilling, screwing then plugging the hole
When covering a large area with wood, MC is a concern
Wider strip flooring in widths ranging 3 – 8”.
Often installed in random widths
If exposed widths are over 5” it may require drilling, screwing then plugging the hole
When covering a large area with wood, MC is a concern
In Laminate Flooring:
Base may consist of plywood, OSB or HDF with plastic laminate or hardwood as a top piece.
Interlocking edges allow the floor to ______ (not ______ or _____).
Usually made to look like __________.
A common brand is Pergo
Base may consist of plywood, OSB or HDF with plastic laminate or hardwood as a top piece.
Interlocking edges allow the floor to float (not glued or nailed).
Usually made to look like wood strip flooring.
A common brand is Pergo
In laminated flooring:
One piece will easily ____ into the next.
This type of floor may require a _______ beneath the wood
Matching trim pieces are available
Often “Floats” and is placed without ______.
One piece will easily “snap” into the next
This type of floor may require a special backing beneath the wood
Matching trim pieces are available
Often “Floats” and is placed without fastening
In Parquet flooring:
Depending on the thickness and the situation, it may be either ____ or ______ into place
In Parquet Flooring:
Depending on the thickness and the situation, it may be either glued or nailed into place
In Parquet Flooring:
Pre-made parquet pieces are also available, this reduces the labor of cutting and installing individual pieces. True of false?
True
Mosaic Tile
Sheets of tiles pre fastened to a flexible backer are quick to place. The mosaic sheets are generally approximately a square foot, but this can vary. True or false?
True
Linoleum Flooring:
Linoleum – comes in ____(rolls), ________ or ______.
It is placed with ______ (adhesive)
Linoleum – comes in sheets (rolls), single tiles or strips
Placed with mastic (adhesive)
