2007-05-03 06:08:59 · 3 answers · asked by NolaHome 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Need some more info here. What are you trying to achieve? Drywall is a covering for walls and ceilings. Floating is done when finishing a concrete slab. There is also a float, which is a tool for installing grout in tiles.
2007-05-03 07:11:35 · answer #1 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drywall and sheetrock are the comparable subject. There are categories of wallboards. Sheetrock is 3/8" or a million/2" thick. that's lined with gray paper and is made up of gypsum. that's used for usual purpose wall and ceiling shape. Seams are taped and seams and screw holes are lined with joint compound, to Prep for portray. green board is a million/2" in undemanding terms. It has a green paper and is likewise suggested as MR board. that's the Moisture Resistant version and is utilized in Kitchen and bathtub purposes. hearth code Sheetrock is 5/8" and is needed between a house and linked storage, and different particular circumstances. Blue board, or plasterboard is a million/2" board, with a blue paper conceal. This board is designed to settle for an entire plaster skim coat. All boards are maximum normally available in 4 x 8 sheets. Drywall furnish shops will additionally sell greater sizes, like 4x 10 and four x 12.
2016-10-14 11:05:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep need more info. Floating also refers to flooring like some wood flooring that isn't nailed down.
2007-05-03 21:52:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋