CSLB General B Exam Drywall, Painting
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12" on center and 7" on center at the ends - ANSWER-how are nails spaced in the
double nailing method
12" on-center for ceilings and 16" on-center for walls - ANSWER-what is the maximum
spacing when you use screws to attach dyrwall
2" from first nail - ANSWER-where is the second nail installed when using the double
nailing method
4'x8', 1/2" thick - ANSWER-what is the most common size in drywall construction
4" - ANSWER-what width does drywall come in
5-7" max - ANSWER-what is the maximum drywall nail spacing when installing drywall
to the ceiling
5" or 6" spackling knife - ANSWER-what tool is used to install joint compound in drywall
joints
7,8,9,10,12,14 - ANSWER-what 6 lengths does drywall come in (all in feet)
8" on center - ANSWER-how should drywall on a wall be spaced
80-85% calcium sulfate - ANSWER-what is drywall made off
alkyd enamel - ANSWER-what paint would you use for exterior trim and cornice (1)
Alligatoring - ANSWER-Cracks in the surface layer of materials only, which widen from
contraction caused by a sudden change in temperature, lack of binder, not sufficient
drying time between coats, poor penetration or applying a hard film over a soft
undercoat. Extensive breaking of paint film resulting from the second coat being applied
over a primer not thoroughly dried. 2) Caused by incorrect paint application
Aluminum-Fiber-Filled - ANSWER-__________ ___________ ________ roof coatings,
help control heat. They reflect up to 75% of the sun's U/V radiation. This makes them
ideal for mobile home roofs, exterior walls oh commercial buildings and extenors of
chemical storage tanks; can be removed with gasoline and other petroleum products
asphalt - ANSWER-_______ is a surface coating that offers good protection. it is a
petroleum-based product that can be applied with brush or roller, or spray to most
, surfaces. It is mainly used for driveway and roof coating. It also waterproofs most
woods, cement and metals. is toxic and flammable
Asphaltum - ANSWER-The thinnest of the asphalts. It spreads easily. ________ is used
on wood and fences. It is also good as a rust-preventive coat on metal flashing before
the roofer applies shingles.
blistering - ANSWER-) new paint isn't chemically compatible with the old coating; 2) old
surface contaminated by cleaners, smog or other impurities; 3) surface wasn't properly
prepared; 4) new paint applied to moisture surface
ceiling joist or bottom of a truss - ANSWER-where should drywall be nailed onto the
ceiling (using drywall nails)
cement - ANSWER-_____ paint can be used to cover or line large diameter water-filled
pipes. It's a base paint, it counters the rust (acid) action in iron. You can also use it as
filler for cement block. It's used with epoxy additives acts as a water sealer for cement
blocl‹ walls, walks and s0 On.
concrete, stucco and wood - ANSWER-latex paint is useful for painting what (latex allow
moisture to pass through them)
convex, checkered head - ANSWER-what does the traditional drywall hammer look like
coping saw, saber saw, keyhole saw or router - ANSWER-small cutouts, irregular
shapes and curves can be cut into the drywall using what 4 tools
cover the joint with reinforcing tape centered over the joint and then smoothed out and
finally covering the tape with one or more thin coats of compound feathered out to a
smooth surface. Each coat of compound must dry thoroughly before applying of the
next coat. - ANSWER-what do you do after you've spackled the drywall joint with joint
compound
Dissolve two tablespoons of TSP in one gallon of clear water then rinse with water -
ANSWER-how do you clean aluminum to get it ready for painting
double nailing - ANSWER-____________ method prevents nail pop-ups caused by
movement of either the nail or the drywall in relation to the other. The drywall should be
held tightly against the framing by the head of the nail. The __________________
method helps to ensure of that. Panels are applied as they would be conventionally
drying oils - ANSWER-Many paints and varnishes, and lacquers have d_______ bases
or additives. They dry into very tough elastic films that protect wood surfaces. They all
work on the same principle: they dry out and harden by absorbing oxygen from the
surface and the air
Solved 100% Correct
12" on center and 7" on center at the ends - ANSWER-how are nails spaced in the
double nailing method
12" on-center for ceilings and 16" on-center for walls - ANSWER-what is the maximum
spacing when you use screws to attach dyrwall
2" from first nail - ANSWER-where is the second nail installed when using the double
nailing method
4'x8', 1/2" thick - ANSWER-what is the most common size in drywall construction
4" - ANSWER-what width does drywall come in
5-7" max - ANSWER-what is the maximum drywall nail spacing when installing drywall
to the ceiling
5" or 6" spackling knife - ANSWER-what tool is used to install joint compound in drywall
joints
7,8,9,10,12,14 - ANSWER-what 6 lengths does drywall come in (all in feet)
8" on center - ANSWER-how should drywall on a wall be spaced
80-85% calcium sulfate - ANSWER-what is drywall made off
alkyd enamel - ANSWER-what paint would you use for exterior trim and cornice (1)
Alligatoring - ANSWER-Cracks in the surface layer of materials only, which widen from
contraction caused by a sudden change in temperature, lack of binder, not sufficient
drying time between coats, poor penetration or applying a hard film over a soft
undercoat. Extensive breaking of paint film resulting from the second coat being applied
over a primer not thoroughly dried. 2) Caused by incorrect paint application
Aluminum-Fiber-Filled - ANSWER-__________ ___________ ________ roof coatings,
help control heat. They reflect up to 75% of the sun's U/V radiation. This makes them
ideal for mobile home roofs, exterior walls oh commercial buildings and extenors of
chemical storage tanks; can be removed with gasoline and other petroleum products
asphalt - ANSWER-_______ is a surface coating that offers good protection. it is a
petroleum-based product that can be applied with brush or roller, or spray to most
, surfaces. It is mainly used for driveway and roof coating. It also waterproofs most
woods, cement and metals. is toxic and flammable
Asphaltum - ANSWER-The thinnest of the asphalts. It spreads easily. ________ is used
on wood and fences. It is also good as a rust-preventive coat on metal flashing before
the roofer applies shingles.
blistering - ANSWER-) new paint isn't chemically compatible with the old coating; 2) old
surface contaminated by cleaners, smog or other impurities; 3) surface wasn't properly
prepared; 4) new paint applied to moisture surface
ceiling joist or bottom of a truss - ANSWER-where should drywall be nailed onto the
ceiling (using drywall nails)
cement - ANSWER-_____ paint can be used to cover or line large diameter water-filled
pipes. It's a base paint, it counters the rust (acid) action in iron. You can also use it as
filler for cement block. It's used with epoxy additives acts as a water sealer for cement
blocl‹ walls, walks and s0 On.
concrete, stucco and wood - ANSWER-latex paint is useful for painting what (latex allow
moisture to pass through them)
convex, checkered head - ANSWER-what does the traditional drywall hammer look like
coping saw, saber saw, keyhole saw or router - ANSWER-small cutouts, irregular
shapes and curves can be cut into the drywall using what 4 tools
cover the joint with reinforcing tape centered over the joint and then smoothed out and
finally covering the tape with one or more thin coats of compound feathered out to a
smooth surface. Each coat of compound must dry thoroughly before applying of the
next coat. - ANSWER-what do you do after you've spackled the drywall joint with joint
compound
Dissolve two tablespoons of TSP in one gallon of clear water then rinse with water -
ANSWER-how do you clean aluminum to get it ready for painting
double nailing - ANSWER-____________ method prevents nail pop-ups caused by
movement of either the nail or the drywall in relation to the other. The drywall should be
held tightly against the framing by the head of the nail. The __________________
method helps to ensure of that. Panels are applied as they would be conventionally
drying oils - ANSWER-Many paints and varnishes, and lacquers have d_______ bases
or additives. They dry into very tough elastic films that protect wood surfaces. They all
work on the same principle: they dry out and harden by absorbing oxygen from the
surface and the air
