Frog room build. - Page 11

Jason DeSantis · #**101** (**permalink**) 10-31-2009, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by james67

mudding is a process in drywall (or sheetrock) installation where a filler compound is applied to the walls to create a smooth surface.

james

Also called spackling or as some like to call it plastering.
J

bronz · #**102** (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 08:46 AM

Aha thought so, funny how the job's the same but the terminology is different so you're left scratching your head over something so simple!

Over here sheetrock/drywall is commonly known as plasterboard, and the process of applying a coat of plaster is known as (as you know)... plastering! However I think you guys when putting up drywall only tend to fill over the joints in the board and feather it out? We more commonly skim the whole wall with plaster although dry lining as your process is known is becoming much more common on new builds etc. I assume you didn't mud the whole wall Jason?

Sorry to go a bit OT but this is the field I work in every day so I've got a bit of natural curiosity about it.

Energy · #**103** (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by bronz

Aha thought so, funny how the job's the same but the terminology is different so you're left scratching your head over something so simple!

Over here sheetrock/drywall is commonly known as plasterboard, and the process of applying a coat of plaster is known as (as you know)... plastering! However I think you guys when putting up drywall only tend to fill over the joints in the board and feather it out? We more commonly skim the whole wall with plaster although dry lining as your process is known is becoming much more common on new builds etc. I assume you didn't mud the whole wall Jason?

Sorry to go a bit OT but this is the field I work in every day so I've got a bit of natural curiosity about it.

Residential jobs usually just fill the holes and the joints. Wouldn't covering the entire piece be more work, more materials and therefore more expensive?

Sorry to hijack and get off topic- How's the frog room coming?- He must be busy building stuff in there!

Jason DeSantis · #**104** (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bronz

Aha thought so, funny how the job's the same but the terminology is different so you're left scratching your head over something so simple!

Over here sheetrock/drywall is commonly known as plasterboard, and the process of applying a coat of plaster is known as (as you know)... plastering! However I think you guys when putting up drywall only tend to fill over the joints in the board and feather it out? We more commonly skim the whole wall with plaster although dry lining as your process is known is becoming much more common on new builds etc. I assume you didn't mud the whole wall Jason?

Sorry to go a bit OT but this is the field I work in every day so I've got a bit of natural curiosity about it.

What you are describing is exactly what plastering is. Usually a thin layer of sheet rock with a 1/4" layer of plaster. Doesnt show seems and looks great once its done but not many usually do it here in the states. Just not cost effective. Our normal method is 1/2" drywall with spackle covering the seems and nail holes. Much cheaper but not quite as nice. Ok to get back on topic, Jason you have any new pics of the room?
J

Jason · #**105** (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason DeSantis

What you are describing is exactly what plastering is. Usually a thin layer of sheet rock with a 1/4" layer of plaster. Doesnt show seems and looks great once its done but not many usually do it here in the states. Just not cost effective. Our normal method is 1/2" drywall with spackle covering the seems and nail holes. Much cheaper but not quite as nice. Ok to get back on topic, Jason you have any new pics of the room?
J

If I would have tried to skim out a layer of plaster over the whole wall I would have ran out of sandpaper fixing the mistakes.

It was my first time, probabbly my last too

. I give lots of credit to those people that are good at it.

I will get some more pics up soon. I have a little work to do first. Been busy quarantining and taking care of new arrivals.

Energy · #**106** (**permalink**) 11-02-2009, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason

If I would have tried to skim out a layer of plaster over the whole wall I would have ran out of sandpaper fixing the mistakes.

It was my first time, probabbly my last too

. I give lots of credit to those people that are good at it.

I will get some more pics up soon. I have a little work to do first. Been busy quarantining and taking care of new arrivals.

OOOH what did you get?