It is essential that you have the right tools available to do any job, dry walling is no different. You need to have the correct tools so that you can complete the job. By having the correct tools you can ensure that your project is a success. drywall tools are quite easy to come by.
Basic Drywall Tools Needed
Tools needed:
- Trowel - You will need quite a few different trowel, a standard plaster trowel and a corner towel.
- Sander - using sandpaper with a block sander is sufficient, you just need to use it to flatten down the wall.
- Sanding pole - This is used to sand down hard to reach surfaces such as ceilings
- Drill - although any drill will do, a cordless drill is much easier to use. You can also use this to screw in screws easily. Choose a drill which you can use around your whole home.
- Tape measure
- Knife
- Square - Purchase a large T square so that it is very useful.
- Corner Tool
- Mud pan for mixing
You will also need some very important supplies, including:
- Paper tape
- Sandpaper
- Drywall sheets
- Screws
- Drop cloths
- Steel safety ruler
- Keyhole saw
- Nails
How should I work with Drywall Tools?
You can find a lot of tutorials to assist you with hanging drywall on the internet. You can also attend a number of different workshops at your local home improvement store. These classes are good options for people that have very little DIY experience. It's much better to take your first project slowly rather than rushing.
You should start your DIY project by making a simple sketch on a piece of plain paper. This needs to be accurate and you should do this by taking accurate measurements. When you work out how much drywall material you need you should order some extra in case you make a mistake. Also consider whether you need any specialist dry walling material such as green board.
You should normally start by doing the ceiling and then working on dry walling the walls. When you're doing the walls start at the top and work downwards. Keep the seams as tight as absolutely possible so that you will have a smooth and perfect finish. You should make full use of your T Square so that you can make accurate measurements. Accuracy is very important when doing any DIY projects around the house. Use your utility knife to score the sheets and then break them with your hands.
Once you have hung the drywall you should then use tape to cover the joints. Use your jointing knife to make sure everything is smooth. Smooth down the compound using this knife and leave it so that it can dry, it might take around 24 hours. After this time apply another coat and then wait a further 24 hours before adding the final coat and sanding it.
