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2. Dutchman (repair) - Wikipedia

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   A dutchman, or in some uses graving piece, is a matching piece of good material used to replace a relatively small damaged area that has been cut out of a larger item, to avoid having to replace the entire item; or, any of various techniques for accomplishing such a repair. In some cases, the meaning has been extended to include small pieces ...

3. Drywall - Wikipedia

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   Various sized cuts of 1 ⁄ 2 in (13 mm) drywall with tools for maintenance and installation . Drywall (also called plasterboard, dry lining, [1] wallboard, sheet rock, gib board, gypsum board, buster board, turtles board, slap board, custard board, gypsum panel and gyprock) is a panel made of calcium sulfate dihydrate (), with or without additives, typically extruded between thick sheets of ...

4. Joint compound - Wikipedia

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   Joint compound (also known as drywall compound, drywall mud, joint cement or mastic) is a white powder of primarily gypsum dust mixed with water to form a paste the consistency of cake frosting, which is spread onto drywall and sanded when dry to create a seamless base for paint on walls and ceilings. [1] When used for new walls, joint compound ...

5. What's the Actual Difference Between Sheetrock and Drywall? - AOL

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   USG Sheetrock: Founded in 1902, USG has been producing Sheetrock drywall for more than a century. American Gypsum Company ClassicRoc: AGC's ClassicRoc is wrapped in 100-percent recycled paper.

6. Plaster - Wikipedia

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   The reaction with water liberates heat through crystallization and the hydrated plaster then hardens. Plaster can be relatively easily worked with metal tools and sandpaper and can be moulded, either on site or in advance, and worked pieces can be put in place with adhesive. Plaster is suitable for finishing rather than load-bearing, and when ...

7. 5 Affordable Ways To Make Over Every Room in Your House - AOL

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   Buying new cabinets for a standard 10-by-10-foot kitchen costs an estimated $2,000 to $24,000, according to HomeAdvisor. In comparison, one gallon of Behr Premium interior cabinet and trim paint ...