Drywall Finishing

The type of compound commonly called 20-minute mud, 30-minute mud, or hot mud is _____ compound.

• timed

• minute

• quickset

• premix

One disadvantage of using premix compound is that it must be kept from _____.

• freezing

• spoiling

• souring

• seperating

A nail spotter is used to _____.

• locate nails

• apply compound over drywall fasteners

• fasten wallboard

• remove nails

The three types of reinforcing tape for drywall use are paper, metal edge, and _____.

• fiberglass mesh

• perforated

• glue-backed

• dustless

When hand-finishing drywall, the step preceding taping is _____.

• applying a bed of compound to the joints

• countersinking all fasteners

• spotting the fastener heads

• priming the drywall surface

When nail heads work up from under the finished surface after installation is complete, the job is said to have ______.

• dimples

• nail pops

• nail bumps

• ripples

__________ provide protection and neat edges for drywall at window and door jambs and other abutments.

• joint tape

• casings

• expansion joints

• corner beads

A type of trim that can be used as an edging or border on an arched opening is _____.

• reveal tape

• corner bead

• flexible tape

• J-bead

Sanding drywall is typically done with __________ sandpaper.

• 220-grit

• 90-grit

• 180-grit

• 300-grit

When installed correctly, __________ prevent large expanses of drywall from cracking.

• reveal trims

• corner beads

• expansion joints

• casings