Interior (Wall ceiling floor)

Question 1

A wall board can be made out of what three materials?

Answer 1

Gypsum board
Drywall
Sheetrock

Question 2

What is the most common wall board size and up to what size can they come?

Answer 2

Most common size 4’x 8’ but comes in other sizes up to 4’x16

Question 3

Joint Compound, also called____ must be applied to _______ with _____ (fiberglass or paper) imbedded into the ____ . Why?

Answer 3

Joint Compound (mud) must be applied to all joints with tape (fiberglass or paper) imbedded into the mud to prevent cracks from showing

Question 4

Nail/screw heads must be coated with joint compound. True or false?

Answer 4

True

Question 5

1. What is the most often used type of gypsum board?
2. What type of gypsum board has fire resistance?
3. What type of gypsum board can be used under wall tile but not in showers and is typically green?

Answer 5

1. Regular- Type use most often in residential construction
2. Type-X- Fire resistant core
3. Moisture resistant- May be used under wall tile but not in showers! Typically green color.

Question 6

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

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Cutting Drywall

____________ is used to cut through the paper then the sheet easily breaks then the back paper is cut

Answer 7

Cutting Drywall

Utility Knife is used to cut through the paper then the sheet easily breaks then the back paper is cut

Question 8

Use a ________ and utility knife for most cuts when cutting drywall.

Answer 8

Use a T-square and utility knife for most cuts

Question 9

A ________ is used for small cuts especially curved cuts

Answer 9

A jab saw is used for small cuts especially curved cuts

Question 10

The _______ works well to cut out receptacles, the bit will trace the outside of a box behind the drywall

Answer 10

The Roto-zip works well to cut out receptacles, the bit will trace the outside of a box behind the drywall

Question 11

When applying dry wall:
May be applied ________ or ________.
__________ across framing provides the best strength but it may require more taping & spackling

Answer 11

When applying dry wall:
May be applied horizontally or vertically.
Horizontally across framing provides the best strength but it may require more taping & spackling

Question 12

Sheetrock is first placed on the _______,

Next, ____pieces are placed and hold up the sheetrock at edges of the room.

Answer 12

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

Question 13

Most drywall is ______ into place, the same technique is used to fasten it to steel studs

Answer 13

Most drywall is screwed into place, the same technique is used to fasten it to steel studs

Question 14

_______ can allow one person to hang drywall on ceilings & walls

Answer 14

Drywall lifts can allow one person to hang drywall on ceilings & walls

Question 15

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

Answer 15

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

Question 16

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

Answer 16

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

Question 17

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

Answer 17

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

Question 18

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 – _________

Answer 18

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

Question 19

Trim pieces:
Corner beads add _____ to the corner.
They can be either ____ or _____
All must be _______ then bedded in multiple layers of ______.

Answer 19

Trim pieces
Corner beads add strength to the corner.
Metal or vinyl
All must be fastened then bedded in multiple layers of compound.

Question 20

In Sheet wall paneling:
Panels can be _____, _______, ________, _________.
It is installed on ______.
Can be _____, and/or glued with ___________.
It can be 1/8” – ____” thick

Answer 20

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

Question 21

In Board wall paneling:

Boards are typically _____ solid wood strips of 3-11” widths

Answer 21

Boards

Typically ¾” solid wood strips of 3-11” widths

Question 22

In wall paneling:
Wainscot: 
\_\_\_\_\_ covering of wall 
Often topped with a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
A type of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Answer 22

In wall paneling:
Wainscot:
Partial covering of wall 
Often topped with a chair rail
A type of board paneling

Question 23

Flooring may be wood, wood composite, tile, carpet, or vinyl . True or False?

Answer 23

True

Question 24

Kinds of hardwood flooring include
Solid strip flooring
Laminated strip flooring
Plank flooring 
Parquet 
True or false?

Answer 24

True

Question 25

Solid Wood Strip Flooring

Strip flooring is typically ___ thick x _____ wide.

Answer 25

Strip flooring is typically ¾” thick x 2 ¼” wide.

Question 26

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

Answer 26

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

Question 27

Floor installation:
May be installed on ______ or ________
Strips are ________ except for the f____ and ____ few boards

Answer 27

May be installed on subfloor or sleepers.

Strips are blind nailed except for the first and last few boards

Question 28

After the flooring has been installed, unless pre-finished, it must be ______ and _____

Answer 28

After the flooring has been installed, unless pre-finished, it must be sanded and finished

Question 29

Strips may run _____ or ________ to joists.

__________ is recommended if possible

Answer 29

Strips may run parallel or perpendicular to joists.

Perpendicular is recommended if possible

Question 30

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

Answer 30

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

Question 31

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

Answer 31

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

Question 32

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 ______.

Answer 32

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

Question 33

In Parquet flooring:

Depending on the thickness and the situation, it may be either ____ or ______ into place

Answer 33

In Parquet Flooring:

Depending on the thickness and the situation, it may be either glued or nailed into place

Question 34

In Parquet Flooring:
Pre-made parquet pieces are also available, this reduces the labor of cutting and installing individual pieces. True of false?

Answer 34

True

Question 35

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?

Answer 35

True

Question 36

Linoleum Flooring:
Linoleum – comes in ____(rolls), ________ or ______.
It is placed with ______ (adhesive)

Answer 36

Linoleum – comes in sheets (rolls), single tiles or strips

Placed with mastic (adhesive)