Have you ever wondered what all the different words surrounding drywall installation and repairs mean? Here are some common terms and phrases we often use to help you understand our industry better. We will also show you some examples that might help get your residential drywall project ideas started and the same as the Tall Pines standard!

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Obviously one of the first places we should start is “drywall”. Drywall is a panel made of gypsum plaster pressed between two thick sheets of paper. You might sometimes also hear it called plasterboard, wallboard, sheetrock or gypsum board.

Common Definitions

Bulkhead ceiling - Made from plasterboard, bulkhead ceilings are primarily used as an aesthetically appealing interior design feature. They typically protrude from the wall or the main ceiling.

Drywall compound - Also known as drywall mud, a gypsum based paste used to finish drywall joints and corners in new drywall installations.

Drywall cutter - these are used to cut drywall neatly and effectively. Having the right blade can save you a lot of time. There are three main types of drywall cutting tools: a utility knife, a jab saw, and a drywall circle cutter.

Suspended ceiling - A secondary ceiling. You will also hear suspended ceilings called a drop ceiling, T-bar ceiling, false ceiling, grid ceiling, drop in or drop out ceiling. You have seen them, they are a staple of modern architecture.

Popcorn ceiling - Also known as cottage cheese ceiling or stucco ceiling. It is a spray on or paint on treatment that was commonly used in the 1950s-1980s to camouflage imperfections.

Gypsum ceiling - Ceiling manufactured from gypsum board

Sheetrock ceiling - Ceiling manufactured from sheetrock

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