11-Drywall Installation and Finishing

Overview

Drywall Installation and Finishing emphasizes hands-on skill development through complete wall and ceiling finishing projects. Beginning with inspection and workspace preparation, students progress through drywall layout, cutting, installation, fastening, corner treatment, joint finishing, sanding, texturing, repair methods, and a complete practice room capstone project.

Table of Contents

1. Chapter 1: Inspect Before Drywall
2. Chapter 2: Set Up Drywall Work Area
3. Chapter 3: Cut Drywall Panels
4. Chapter 4: Cut Drywall Openings
5. Chapter 5: Hang Ceiling Drywall
6. Chapter 6: Hang Wall Drywall
7. Chapter 7: Fasten Drywall Correctly
8. Chapter 8: Drywall Corners, Soffits, and Returns
9. Chapter 9: Install Corner Bead and Edge Trim
10. Chapter 10: Tape Seams and Inside Corners
11. Chapter 11: First Coat: Fasteners and Corner Bead
12. Chapter 12: Apply Second Coat
13. Chapter 13: Apply Final Coat
14. Chapter 14: Sand Drywall and Control Dust
15. Chapter 15: Prime and Inspect Drywall
16. Chapter 16: Apply Basic Wall Texture
17. Chapter 17: Repair Small Drywall Damage
18. Chapter 18: Patch Large Drywall Hole
19. Chapter 19: Replace Damaged Drywall Section
20. Chapter 20: Capstone: Hang, Finish, and Repair Practice Room

Learning Outcomes

• Inspect framing and prepare surfaces before drywall installation.
• Safely set up and organize a drywall installation work area.
• Measure, cut, and install drywall panels accurately.
• Hang ceiling and wall drywall using proper fastening techniques.
• Finish inside corners, outside corners, soffits, and edge transitions.
• Apply drywall tape, joint compound, and multiple finishing coats.
• Sand, prime, and inspect finished drywall surfaces.
• Apply basic wall texture and prepare surfaces for painting.
• Repair common drywall damage including holes and damaged sections.
• Complete a full drywall installation, finishing, and repair project.