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2. Staff (building material) - Wikipedia

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   It is chiefly made of plaster of Paris (powdered gypsum), with a little cement, glycerin, and dextrin, mixed with water until it is about as thick as molasses. When staff is cast in molds, it can form any shape. To strengthen it, coarse cloth or bagging, or fibers of hemp or jute, are put into the molds before casting. It becomes hard enough in ...

3. BPB plc - Wikipedia

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   The development of plasterboard (a sandwich of gypsum plaster between two sheets of paper) dates back to the late nineteenth century in the US. The first patent was granted in 1894 but it was not until an American, Frank Culver, persuaded his new employer, Thomas McGhie and Sons, to buy a plasterboard plant from the US that this new product was introduced to Britain.

4. Scrim (material) - Wikipedia

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   Scrim is a glass fiber (previously burlap) open-mesh tape used to cover joints in plasterboard/wall board before plastering. It prevents a crack from appearing in the plaster finish at a later date. The roll of tape may be plain or adhesive-coated to facilitate its installation. [11]

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   You can even bring your fabric to the paint store and ask them to make a custom matching shade. In this sitting area designed by Heather Chadduck Hillegas , sky blue paint paired with colorful ...

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   This course covers everything from threading a needle to stitching fabric and sewing on buttons. Learn about choosing the right materials, using different stitches, and combining sewing techniques.

7. Texas wants to buy surplus border wall parts but U.S ... - AOL

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   The auctioneer would give Texas the first chance the buy the used border wall materials, should they go back up for sale, Patrick wrote. "Governor (Greg) Abbott and I stand ready to buy them if ...

8. Drywall - Wikipedia

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   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 facer and backer paper, used in the construction ...

9. Plaster - Wikipedia

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   Plaster is widely used as a support for broken bones; a bandage impregnated with plaster is moistened and then wrapped around the damaged limb, setting into a close-fitting yet easily removed tube, known as an orthopedic cast. Plaster is also used in preparation for radiotherapy when fabricating individualized immobilization shells for patients ...