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--- SHEETROCK ---

Cutting:
...When cutting sheetrock, what side of the sheetrock should I always make my initial cut on?
You always make your initial cut/score on the front side of the sheetrock. You then finish your cut by cutting the back of your initial cut/score.

General:
...What is the difference between sheetrock and drywall?
The difference between sheetrock and drywall is that sheetrock is only made by one company USGC (United States Gypsum Corporation) and is made up of unique chemical compounds. Where as, there are many companies that manufacturer drywall using different chemicical compounds.

NOTE:
All sheetrock is drywall. However, not all drywall is sheetrock. Only sheetrock manufactured by USGC is sheetrock.

Hauling:
...What is the best way to haul sheetrock?
The best way to haul sheetrock is to first be sure your transport vehicle is clean and level. Then, begin by placing the first piece of sheetrock in your vehicle finished face up. The second piece of sheetrock finished face down. The third piece of sheetrock finished face up. The fourth piece of sheetrock finished face down and so on and so on.

NOTE:
You will be protecting the finished faces of the sheetrock by placing the pieces of sheetrock finished faces facing each other.

...What is the best way to haul sheetrock (4x8 footers) with a short bed pick up (6 1/2' bed)?
The best way to haul sheetrock with a short bed pick up (6 1/2' bed) is to first be sure your pick up's bed is clean and level. Next, take 4 8' long 2x4s and place them evenly apart in the bed. Then, begin by placing the first piece of sheetrock in your vehicle finished face up. The second piece of sheetrock finished face down. The third piece of sheetrock finished face up. The fourth piece of sheetrock finished face down and so on and so on.

NOTE:
You will be protecting the finished faces of the sheetrock by placing the pieces of sheetrock finished faces facing each other.

Installation:
...When installing sheetrock along next to a plaster wall, what should I always add to the joint compound?
Be sure you always add some plaster to your joint compound when installing sheetrock next to a plaster wall.

...Why should I always add plaster to joint compound when installing sheetrock next to a plaster wall?
Adding plaster to joint compound when installing sheetrock next to a plaster wall will make your joints much, much stronger.

...What is a good ratio when adding plaster to joint compound?
A good ratio is 1:3 1 part plaster of paris to 3 parts joint compound.

NOTE:
Once added, be sure you mix thoroughly with a paddle and a drill. Do not mix at high speed. You do not want to add additional heat to your mix.

NOTE:
Once mixed, be sure you spread the mix quickly. This mix will set up very quickly.

Painting:
...What is 1 thing I should always do before painting new sheetrock?
One thing you should always do before painting new sheetrock is to first apply a coat of primer.

...Why should I always apply a coat of primer to new sheetrock before painting sheetrock?
The reason why you should always apply a coat of primer to new sheetrock before painting sheetrock is to seal the sheetrock. Sheetrock is quite porous.

...What will happen if I do not seal the new sheetrock before painting?
If you do not first seal the new sheetrock before painting it, because the new sheetrock is quite porous, you will end up using a lot more paint.

Repairing:
...What should I always do first before I repair a hole or crack in sheetrock?
You should always sand around the hole or crack first before applying your mud.

NOTE:
Do not use a rotary sander or belt sander to sand the sheetrock. Be sure you always use a vibrating sander or orbital sander to sand sheetrock.

...Why should I always first sand around the hole or crack in the sheetrock I am repairing before applying mud?
You should always sand around the hole or crack in the sheetrock first before applying your mud to give the sheetrock a smoother finish.

Storing:
...What is the best way to store sheetrock?
The best way to store sheetrock is to lean the boards of sheetrock tightly against the wall with the last sheet finished face facing inward.

...What is the best way to store sheetrock (8 footers) if I have to store the sheetrock on the floor?
Start by making sure the floor is clean and level. Next, take 4 8' long 2x4s and place them evenly apart on the floor up to 4' across. Then, begin by placing the first piece of sheetrock on the floor finished face up. The second piece of sheetrock finished face down. The third piece of sheetrock finished face up. The fourth piece of sheetrock finished face down and so on and so on.

NOTE:
You will be protecting the finished faces of the sheetrock by placing the pieces of sheetrock finished faces facing each other.


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