🔲 Drywall

• access panel AK-ses PA-nel ▶ EN
  registro reh-HEES-troh ▶ ES

  A small door or removable panel in drywall for reaching valves or connections.

  Leave an access panel below the tub valve. — Deja un registro abajo de la válvula de la tina.

• banjo BAN-yo ▶ EN
  banjo BAHN-yoh ▶ ES

  A hand-held taping tool that feeds out tape already loaded with compound.

  Load the banjo and run all the flats before lunch. — Carga el banjo y corre todas las juntas planas antes del lonche.

  Also: encintadora (general)

• blister BLIS-ter ▶ EN
  ampolla ahm-POH-yah ▶ ES

  A bubble under the tape where it did not bond to the compound.

  Cut out that blister and re-tape it before the next coat. — Corta esa ampolla y vuelve a encintar antes de la siguiente mano.

• bullnose BUL-nous ▶ EN
  esquinero redondeado ehs-kee-NEH-roh reh-dohn-deh-AH-doh ▶ ES

  A rounded corner bead that gives outside corners a soft curved edge.

  The whole house gets bullnose corners except the closets. — Toda la casa lleva esquineros redondeados menos los clósets.

• butt joint BOT YOINT ▶ EN
  junta de tope HOON-tah deh TOH-peh ▶ ES

  A joint where two cut, non-tapered drywall ends meet, harder to hide.

  Stagger the sheets so the butt joints do not line up. — Cuatrapea las hojas para que las juntas de tope no queden alineadas.

• ceiling SI-ling ▶ EN
  plafón plah-FOHN ▶ ES

  The overhead surface of a room, usually hung with drywall first.

  Always hang the ceiling before the walls. — Siempre se cuelga el plafón antes que las paredes.

  Also: techo (general) · plafón (MX)

• cement board se-MENT BORD ▶ EN
  tabla de cemento TAH-blah deh seh-MEHN-toh ▶ ES

  Rigid cement panel used as tile backer in wet areas like showers.

  Screw the cement board down with backer screws, not drywall screws. — Fija la tabla de cemento con tornillos para cemento, no con pijas de tablaroca.

  Also: durock (MX)

• control joint kon-TROUL YOINT ▶ EN
  junta de control HOON-tah deh kohn-TROHL ▶ ES

  A planned break in long drywall runs that lets the wall move without cracking.

  The spec calls for a control joint every thirty feet on that corridor. — La especificación pide junta de control a cada treinta pies en ese pasillo.

• corner bead KOR-ner BIID ▶ EN
  esquinero ehs-kee-NEH-roh ▶ ES

  Metal or vinyl strip that protects and straightens outside drywall corners.

  Nail the corner bead every eight inches and check it for straight. — Clava el esquinero a cada ocho pulgadas y revisa que quede derecho.

  Also: cantonera (general)

• corner trowel KOR-ner TRAU-el ▶ EN
  llana esquinera YAH-nah ehs-kee-NEH-rah ▶ ES

  An angled trowel that finishes both sides of an inside corner in one pass.

  Run the corner trowel down each inside corner after taping. — Pasa la llana esquinera por cada esquina interior después de encintar.

• cutout KOT-aut ▶ EN
  recorte reh-KOR-teh ▶ ES

  An opening cut in drywall for a box, fixture, or duct.

  Measure twice before you make the cutout for that outlet. — Mide dos veces antes de hacer el recorte para ese contacto.

• drywall DRAI-wol ▶ EN
  tablaroca tah-blah-ROH-kah ▶ ES

  Gypsum panel used to build interior walls and ceilings.

  We need forty sheets of drywall for the second floor. — Necesitamos cuarenta hojas de tablaroca para el segundo piso.

  Also: panel de yeso (general) · tablaroca (MX)

• drywall lift DRAI-wol LIFT ▶ EN
  elevador de tablaroca eh-leh-vah-DOR deh tah-blah-ROH-kah ▶ ES

  A rolling hoist that raises and holds sheets against the ceiling for fastening.

  Rent a drywall lift for the twelve-foot ceilings. — Renta un elevador de tablaroca para los plafones de doce pies.

• drywall screw DRAI-wol SKRU ▶ EN
  pija para tablaroca PEE-hah PAH-rah tah-blah-ROH-kah ▶ ES

  Sharp bugle-head screw used to fasten drywall to wood or metal framing.

  Use inch and five-eighths drywall screws on the ceiling. — Usa pijas de pulgada y cinco octavos para el plafón.

  Also: tornillo para panel de yeso (general)

• dust barrier DOST BA-ri-er ▶ EN
  barrera de polvo bah-RREH-rah deh POHL-voh ▶ ES

  Plastic sheeting hung to keep drywall dust out of finished or occupied areas.

  Put up a dust barrier before you start sanding near the offices. — Levanta una barrera de polvo antes de empezar a lijar cerca de las oficinas.

• dust mask DOST MASK ▶ EN
  mascarilla contra polvo mahs-kah-REE-yah KOHN-trah POHL-voh ▶ ES Safety-critical

  Respiratory protection you must wear when sanding or cutting drywall.

  Nobody sands without a dust mask on this job. — Nadie lija sin mascarilla contra polvo en esta obra.

  Also: respirador (general)

• feather FE-der ▶ EN
  difuminar dee-foo-mee-NAR ▶ ES

  To thin the compound out to nothing at the edges so the joint disappears.

  Feather the edges out wide so it blends with the wall. — Difumina bien las orillas para que se pierda con la pared.

  Also: matar la orilla (MX)

• finish FEE-nish ▶ EN
  acabado ah-kah-BAH-doh ▶ ES

  The taping and coating work that makes drywall joints smooth and paint-ready.

  The hangers are done; the finish crew starts Monday. — Los que cuelgan ya terminaron; la cuadrilla de acabado empieza el lunes.

• fire-rated FAIR REI-ted ▶ EN
  contra fuego KOHN-trah FWEH-goh ▶ ES Safety-critical

  Built or rated to resist fire for a set time, like type X drywall.

  The wall between the garage and the house has to be fire-rated. — El muro entre el garaje y la casa tiene que ser contra fuego.

  Also: resistente al fuego (general)

• first coat FERST KOUT ▶ EN
  primera mano pree-MEH-rah MAH-noh ▶ ES

  The initial layer of compound that embeds the tape over the joints.

  Let the first coat dry overnight before you recoat. — Deja secar la primera mano toda la noche antes de dar la siguiente.

• furring channel FER-ing CHA-nel ▶ EN
  canaleta kah-nah-LEH-tah ▶ ES

  A light metal channel attached to framing or concrete to carry drywall.

  Run furring channel across the joists before you hang the ceiling. — Corre la canaleta a través de las vigas antes de colgar el plafón.

  Also: canal listón (general)

• green board GRIIN BORD ▶ EN
  tabla verde TAH-blah VEHR-deh ▶ ES

  Moisture-resistant drywall with a green face, used in damp areas like bathrooms.

  Use green board around the tub, not regular drywall. — Usa tabla verde alrededor de la tina, no tablaroca normal.

  Also: panel resistente a la humedad (general)

• hang JANG ▶ EN
  colgar kohl-GAR ▶ ES

  To fasten drywall sheets onto the framing.

  We can hang the whole basement in one day with three guys. — Podemos colgar todo el sótano en un día con tres personas.

  Also: entablar (MX)

• hawk JOK ▶ EN
  esparavel ehs-pah-rah-VEHL ▶ ES

  A flat square plate with a handle underneath used to carry compound.

  Keep your hawk loaded so you are not walking back to the bucket. — Trae el esparavel cargado para no estar yendo a la cubeta.

  Also: talocha (MX)

• joint compound YOINT KOM-paund ▶ EN
  compuesto para juntas kohm-PWEHS-toh PAH-rah HOON-tahs ▶ ES

  The finishing paste applied over drywall joints, tape, and fasteners.

  Use quick-set joint compound so we can coat it again today. — Usa compuesto de secado rápido para poder darle otra mano hoy mismo.

  Also: pasta para juntas (MX)

• knockdown NOK-daun ▶ EN
  knockdown NOK-daun ▶ ES

  A sprayed texture that is flattened with a knife while still wet.

  Spray it heavy and knock it down after fifteen minutes. — Rocíalo grueso y aplánalo a los quince minutos.

  Also: textura aplastada (general)

• level 5 finish LE-vel FAIV FEE-nish ▶ EN
  acabado nivel 5 ah-kah-BAH-doh nee-VEHL SEEN-koh ▶ ES

  The highest drywall finish, with a full skim coat over the entire surface.

  The lobby spec calls for a level 5 finish under the gloss paint. — La especificación del lobby pide acabado nivel 5 bajo la pintura brillante.

• mesh tape MESH TEIP ▶ EN
  cinta de malla SEEN-tah deh MAH-yah ▶ ES

  Self-stick fiberglass tape used on flat joints and patches, usually with setting compound.

  Throw mesh tape on that patch and hit it with hot mud. — Ponle cinta de malla a ese resane y dale con pasta rápida.

• mud MOD ▶ EN
  pasta PAHS-tah ▶ ES

  Jobsite slang for joint compound, the paste used to cover tape and screws.

  Mix another bucket of mud, we are almost out. — Prepara otra cubeta de pasta, ya casi se acaba.

  Also: pasta (MX) · compuesto (general)

• mud pan MOD PAN ▶ EN
  charola para pasta chah-ROH-lah PAH-rah PAHS-tah ▶ ES

  A narrow metal or plastic tray that holds compound while you work.

  Scrape your mud pan clean before the compound sets up. — Limpia bien tu charola antes de que la pasta endurezca.

• nail pop NEIL POP ▶ EN
  clavo botado KLAH-voh boh-TAH-doh ▶ ES

  A fastener head that pushes back out through the finished surface.

  Fix those nail pops before you do the touch-up coat. — Arregla esos clavos botados antes de dar la mano de retoque.

• orange peel OR-anch PIIL ▶ EN
  cáscara de naranja KAHS-kah-rah deh nah-RAHN-hah ▶ ES

  A fine sprayed texture that looks like the skin of an orange.

  Match the orange peel on the patch to the rest of the wall. — Iguala la cáscara de naranja del resane con el resto de la pared.

• paper tape PEI-per TEIP ▶ EN
  cinta de papel SEEN-tah deh pah-PEHL ▶ ES

  Non-adhesive paper strip set into wet compound, strongest for flats and corners.

  Crease the paper tape before you run the inside corners. — Dobla la cinta de papel por la mitad antes de correr las esquinas interiores.

• patch PACH ▶ EN
  resane reh-SAH-neh ▶ ES

  A repair of a hole or damaged spot in drywall.

  There are three patches left in the hallway from the plumbers. — Quedan tres resanes en el pasillo que dejaron los plomeros.

• pole sander POUL SAN-der ▶ EN
  lijadora de extensión lee-hah-DOH-rah deh eks-tehn-SYOHN ▶ ES

  A sanding pad on a long pole for smoothing high walls and ceilings.

  Hit the ceiling joints with the pole sander before the primer goes on. — Dale a las juntas del plafón con la lijadora de extensión antes de que entre el sellador.

  Also: lija de palo (MX)

• popcorn ceiling POP-korn SI-ling ▶ EN
  techo de palomita TEH-choh deh pah-loh-MEE-tah ▶ ES

  An old bumpy sprayed ceiling texture, often scraped off in remodels.

  They want the popcorn ceiling scraped and refinished smooth. — Quieren que se raspe el techo de palomita y quede liso.

• prime PRAIM ▶ EN
  sellar seh-YAR ▶ ES

  To apply primer over finished drywall so the paint covers evenly.

  Prime everything today and we paint tomorrow. — Sella todo hoy y mañana pintamos.

  Also: imprimar (general)

• rasp RASP ▶ EN
  escofina ehs-koh-FEE-nah ▶ ES

  A coarse hand tool used to shave and clean up cut drywall edges.

  Hit that edge with the rasp so the sheet fits tight. — Pásale la escofina a ese borde para que la hoja entre justa.

• resilient channel ri-SIL-yent CHA-nel ▶ EN
  canal resiliente kah-NAHL reh-see-LYEHN-teh ▶ ES

  A springy metal channel that decouples drywall from framing to block sound.

  The party walls get resilient channel before the drywall goes up. — Los muros compartidos llevan canal resiliente antes de subir la tablaroca.

• rock ROK ▶ EN
  entablar ehn-tah-BLAR ▶ ES

  Jobsite slang meaning to hang drywall on a wall or ceiling.

  We will rock the ceilings first and then the walls. — Primero entablamos los plafones y luego las paredes.

• sand SAND ▶ EN
  lijar lee-HAR ▶ ES

  To smooth dried compound with sandpaper before painting.

  Sand the joints lightly so you do not scuff the paper. — Lija las juntas con cuidado para no rayar el papel.

• sanding sponge SAN-ding SPONCH ▶ EN
  esponja para lijar ehs-POHN-hah PAH-rah lee-HAR ▶ ES

  A foam block coated with abrasive, good for corners and detail sanding.

  Use a sanding sponge in the corners so you do not gouge them. — Usa una esponja para lijar en las esquinas para no zanjarlas.

• score and snap SKOR and SNAP ▶ EN
  rayar y quebrar rrah-YAR ee keh-BRAR ▶ ES

  The standard way to cut drywall: score the face paper, then snap the sheet along the line.

  Just score and snap it; you do not need the saw for that cut. — Nada más ráyala y quiébrala; no necesitas el serrucho para ese corte.

• screw gun SKRU gon ▶ EN
  atornillador ah-tor-nee-yah-DOR ▶ ES

  Drill-like power tool with a depth clutch made for driving drywall screws.

  Set the screw gun so the heads dimple without breaking the paper. — Ajusta el atornillador para que las cabezas se hundan sin romper el papel.

  Also: pistola (MX)

• screw pattern SKRU PA-tern ▶ EN
  patrón de atornillado pah-TROHN deh ah-tor-nee-YAH-doh ▶ ES

  The required spacing of screws in the field and edges of each sheet.

  The inspector will check the screw pattern on the fire wall. — El inspector va a revisar el patrón de atornillado en el muro contra fuego.

• second coat SE-kond KOUT ▶ EN
  segunda mano seh-GOON-dah MAH-noh ▶ ES

  The fill coat of compound that widens and levels the joint after taping.

  Run the second coat with the ten-inch knife. — Corre la segunda mano con la espátula de diez pulgadas.

• sheet SHIIT ▶ EN
  hoja OH-hah ▶ ES

  One full panel of drywall, commonly four by eight or four by twelve feet.

  That closet takes three sheets, tops. — Ese clóset se lleva tres hojas, cuando mucho.

• sheetrock SHIIT-rok ▶ EN
  tablaroca (Sheetrock) tah-blah-ROH-kah ▶ ES

  Brand name for drywall that workers use for any gypsum panel.

  Load the sheetrock into the garage before it rains. — Mete el sheetrock al garaje antes de que llueva.

  Also: panel de yeso (general)

• shim SHIM ▶ EN
  calza KAHL-sah ▶ ES

  A thin strip slipped behind framing or board to straighten a surface.

  Put a shim behind that stud so the wall does not bow. — Ponle una calza a ese poste para que la pared no quede panzona.

  Also: cuña (general)

• skim coat SKIM KOUT ▶ EN
  emplaste ehm-PLAHS-teh ▶ ES

  A thin layer of compound spread over the whole surface for a smooth finish.

  The painter wants a skim coat on that whole wall before priming. — El pintor quiere un emplaste en toda esa pared antes de sellar.

  Also: capa fina (general)

• stilts STILTS ▶ EN
  zancos SAHN-kohs ▶ ES Safety-critical

  Adjustable leg extensions finishers wear to reach ceilings without a ladder.

  He coats all the ceilings on stilts and never sets up a bench. — Él pastea todos los plafones en zancos y nunca arma banco.

• stud STOD ▶ EN
  poste POHS-teh ▶ ES

  The vertical framing member that drywall gets screwed to.

  The studs are on sixteen-inch centers in this wall. — Los postes van a cada dieciséis pulgadas en este muro.

  Also: montante (general)

• T-square TI-skuer ▶ EN
  regla T REH-glah TEH ▶ ES

  A four-foot T-shaped straightedge used to mark and guide drywall cuts.

  Hold the T-square tight while I score the sheet. — Detén firme la regla T mientras rayo la hoja.

  Also: escuadra T (general)

• tape TEIP ▶ EN
  cinta SEEN-tah ▶ ES

  Paper or mesh strip embedded in compound to reinforce drywall joints.

  That joint cracked because the tape never got embedded right. — Esa junta se cuarteó porque la cinta nunca quedó bien ahogada.

• tapered edge TEI-perd ECH ▶ EN
  borde rebajado BOR-deh reh-bah-HAH-doh ▶ ES

  The recessed long edge of a drywall sheet that leaves room for tape and mud.

  Keep the tapered edges together and the joints will finish flat. — Junta los bordes rebajados y las juntas quedarán planas.

• taping knife TEI-ping NAIF ▶ EN
  espátula ehs-PAH-too-lah ▶ ES

  A wide flat blade used to spread and smooth joint compound.

  Grab the six-inch taping knife for the screw heads. — Agarra la espátula de seis pulgadas para las cabezas de los tornillos.

  Also: cuchilla para juntas (general)

• texture TEKS-cher ▶ EN
  textura teks-TOO-rah ▶ ES

  A sprayed or troweled pattern applied over finished drywall.

  The owner wants texture on the walls but smooth ceilings. — El dueño quiere textura en las paredes pero los plafones lisos.

• touch-up TOCH-op ▶ EN
  retoque reh-TOH-keh ▶ ES

  A small final repair of dings and misses before or after paint.

  Walk the unit and mark every spot that needs touch-up. — Recorre el departamento y marca cada punto que necesite retoque.

• track TRAK ▶ EN
  canal kah-NAHL ▶ ES

  The horizontal metal channel at floor and ceiling that holds the studs.

  Shoot the track to the slab before you stand the studs. — Fija el canal a la losa antes de parar los postes.

  Also: riel (general)

• utility knife yu-TI-li-ti NAIF ▶ EN
  navaja nah-VAH-hah ▶ ES

  A retractable-blade knife used to score and trim drywall.

  Change the blade on your utility knife; it is tearing the paper. — Cámbiale la hoja a tu navaja; está rasgando el papel.

  Also: cúter (MX)

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