Equipment or Installing Drywall

Series Summary

Drywall, or Sheetrock as it is typically referred to, is used in the finishing of interior walls and ceilings of homes world wide. It is usually made up of a mildew and fire resistant material like gypsum sandwiched between two heavy sheets of paper or fiberglass mats. When it dries it becomes hard enough to use as a building material. Drywall usually comes in 4ft wide sheets and many different lengths. It should be done after all the electrical and plumbing lines have been completed and one of the last things applied to the walls. Sheetrock was actually introduced in 1933 but did not catch on quickly because it was thought of as an inferior product to plaster. In 1952, however, it was reintroduced as a cheaper alternative for home construction during World War II.

This is a great do-it-yourself video series for anyone needing to repair or replace drywall in their home. Our expert has been working with drywall for years and has some great tips and plaster techniques that will make the repair process much smoother. You will learn about the equipment you will need as well as individual steps on taping the sheets together seamlessly. Even if you don't need to use this information now it's might come in handy some day. Take a look and become your own handy man!

Video Transcript

" How are you doing? My name is Noah Richardson from Elliot Construction. I’m going to show you how to do sheet rock today from the scrap to the finish. From the sheet rocking to the taping and everything, so I’m going to take you through step by step. First things first, you need a level, a hammer, screw gun, and a ladder at least so you do the ceiling and all that stuff. Basically, what I do is…Let me take you around here. Basically, when you’re starting to do the sheet rock, you got your studs and your wiring done; two things you have to make sure you get done. And your plumbing especially, because you don’t want to go through them problems afterwards. What I do is….The studs are basically 16 or 18 apart from each other. You make sure that they’re 18 inches apart from each other. When you’re done doing that, you just make sure that you’re walls are insulated so that no cold breeze can come through the house and all that stuff."