Review of Drywall Pro Tips For Hanging and Finishing

John Wagner's book on Drywall tips is incredibly useful and is well suited for beginners or those with a modicum of do it yourself experience. Experts probably won't get much out of it, but for its intended audience, it definitely hits all the right notes. Even if you're not planning on drywalling any time soon, you can get some great tips for repairing common wall issues, so it is definitely well worth the purchase price.

What sets this book apart from the competition is the attention to detail. Too many how-to books don't include enough diagrams and photos to fully illustrate the process of how to do something. This is one of the few that went to exhaustive lengths to make sure that each process is thoroughly documented. This is incredibly helpful for beginners that really need to have a visual representation of what they need to do to get the job done.

For those completely new to drywall, the beginning section covers everything you could ever need to know about it. From the different materials that are used to make it, to its many forms, such as moisture or fire resistant, this is a great place to start before you begin your next project. You'll be able to shop for drywall with a whole new appreciation and it will make the selection process much easier.

Common accessories and tools that are needed for drywalling are also covered and make it easy to see exactly what you are going to need to complete a project. You can use this as a virtual shopping list to make sure that you have everything necessary on hand before you start your project. The tools and equipment section is absolutely exhaustive and very useful. It also covers the tools for safety and how to build a "deadman." This is used if you will be installing drywall on your own and it makes it much safer.

The next section of the book is divided up into how to cut, install and finish drywall. You'll learn a bunch of different techniques that are designed to make the entire process easier while producing professional results. There are numerous little tips sprinkled about and we recommend taking a glance at them a few times. You can really learn a lot from the tips on their own.

The section on repair is very useful, especially if you're trying to figure out how to fix an existing wall without having to completely replace it. This makes the book worth the price on its own. Although drywall isn't the most fascinating subject in the world to many people, this book makes it easy to understand and a little bit fun. While it's probably not something you'd read for pleasure, it is well suited for the DIY lover and weekend warrior.

By the time you're done, you'll be able to hang drywall and fix it like a pro. In fact, you may just find yourself itching to try out your new skills!

Originally posted 2008-11-17 04:36:03. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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#1 ArmchairDIY on 11.24.09 at 6:29 pm

Drywall is one of those things that if not done properly can really ruin an otherwise fine project.
It is not that difficult if you take the time to learn how do do it properly and this book would be a great way to learn.
The other great thing about drywall is it can be done without a lot of expensive tools making it a perfect DIY repair project.

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