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