| The right drywall tools are an essential part | | | | screws. Choose a larger drill, if you do big |
| of the job. Good supplies for drywall | | | | jobs, such as a whole house.o Tape |
| installation and drywall finishing can mean | | | | measureo Utility knifeo T square: get a large |
| the difference between a professional looking | | | | size. Look for a four foot square to reach |
| surface and a mess. Tutorials are available | | | | across a full sheet of drywall. This tool is |
| online or you could take a class at your | | | | important for accurate measuring and |
| local home improvement center to learn to | | | | cutting.o Corner tool: these come in either |
| hang drywall like a pro.Basic Drywall Tools | | | | steel or plastic. Some people use both, |
| NeededTools needed:o Trowels: you will need a | | | | depending on the job. The difference is |
| plaster trowel and a corner trowelo Hand | | | | largely a matter of preference.o 4.5 inch |
| sander with a good handle or sandpaper and a | | | | steel knife to fasten the tape to the |
| block sandero Sanding pole is needed for | | | | wallo 10 inch steel knife for |
| reaching ceilings and other high | | | | finishingo Stainless steel mud pan for mixing |
| areaso Cordless drill is needed for drywall | | | | compound. |