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What is the main purpose of using a primer in wall treatment?
What is the main purpose of using a primer in wall treatment?
- To act as an adhesive for drywall
- To apply a thick coat of paint
- To enhance the grain of the wood
- To make wall covering removal easier and conceal imperfections (correct)
What is the function of mud in drywall installation?
What is the function of mud in drywall installation?
- To score the drywall surface
- To tape joints and cover fasteners (correct)
- To create a soundproof barrier
- To act as a sealer for paint
Which of the following describes what soundproof drywall is heavily insulated with?
Which of the following describes what soundproof drywall is heavily insulated with?
- Soundproofing materials (correct)
- Acoustic panels
- Moisture barriers
- Traditional fiberglass insulation
What is spalling in the context of building materials?
What is spalling in the context of building materials?
Which tool is used to create a light stippled effect when applying joint compound?
Which tool is used to create a light stippled effect when applying joint compound?
What is the primary purpose of using a primer in construction?
What is the primary purpose of using a primer in construction?
Which term describes a wallboard defect characterized by a raised line along a finished joint?
Which term describes a wallboard defect characterized by a raised line along a finished joint?
What is the main composition of Sheetrock?
What is the main composition of Sheetrock?
Which of the following is used to hide imperfections and achieve a smoother finish on walls?
Which of the following is used to hide imperfections and achieve a smoother finish on walls?
What is the role of a stud in the context of drywall installation?
What is the role of a stud in the context of drywall installation?
What is a common defect that manifests as a raised line along a finished joint in drywall installation?
What is a common defect that manifests as a raised line along a finished joint in drywall installation?
What is the main characteristic of soundproof drywall?
What is the main characteristic of soundproof drywall?
What primary purpose does a skim coat serve in drywall finishing?
What primary purpose does a skim coat serve in drywall finishing?
Which of the following best defines the term 'nailer' in drywall installation?
Which of the following best defines the term 'nailer' in drywall installation?
What is a primary use of primer in wall treatment?
What is a primary use of primer in wall treatment?
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Sheetrock
Sheetrock
Plasterboard made with sheets of heavy paper sandwiching gypsum.
Mud
Mud
A dry, pre-mixed gypsum compound used for taping joints and to cover fasteners.
Ridging
Ridging
A raised line along a finished joint on a wallboard.
Skim Coat
Skim Coat
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Stud
Stud
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What is 'mud' used for in drywall?
What is 'mud' used for in drywall?
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What is 'ridging' in drywall?
What is 'ridging' in drywall?
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What is a 'skim coat' in drywall?
What is a 'skim coat' in drywall?
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What is a 'rip' cut?
What is a 'rip' cut?
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What are 'soffits'?
What are 'soffits'?
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