Lesson 1Tapes, beads, and reinforcement: paper tape vs fiberglass mesh, metal and vinyl corner beads, flexible trim for revealsLooks at tapes, beads, and strength items that guard joints and corners. You'll compare paper and fibreglass mesh tape, pick metal or plastic beads, and use bendy trims for clean gaps and strong, no-crack edges.
Paper tape vs fibreglass mesh workInside and outside corner bead picksMetal vs plastic beads and rust problemsBendy trims for gaps and curvesNailing and setting corner beadsLesson 2Large tools and equipment list: drywall lifts, screw guns, screw setters, taping knives (6", 10", 12", 14"), hawk and trowel, mud pan, mixing drill and paddle, pole sanderCovers big tools that boost speed and quality in drywall work. You'll learn right use of lifts, screw tools, taping knives, hawks, pans, mixers, and long sanders, plus setup, tweaks, and safe hold ways.
Drywall lift setup and safe runScrew guns, bundle drivers, and settersTaping knife sizes and right waysUsing hawk, mud pan, and spreader wellMixing drill, paddle, and pole sander useLesson 3Personal protective equipment and site safety gear: NIOSH-rated respirators for dust, eye protection, hearing protection, gloves, hard hat, knee padsOutlines body safety gear and site tools for drywall tasks. You'll pick NIOSH masks for dust, eye and ear guards, gloves, hard hats, and knee pads, and set up safe paths and clean areas.
NIOSH masks and filter picksEye and face guards for dust and bitsEar guards for power toolsGloves, hard hats, and safe shoesKnee pads and body-friendly work waysLesson 4Joint compounds and additives: setting-type compounds (hot mud), ready-mix all-purpose and topping compounds, primers and bond coat optionsLooks into joint pastes and adds for taping, filling, and smoothing. You'll compare set-type and ready-mix items, pick all-round or top mud, and use base coats and bonds to boost stick and last.
Set-type pastes and work timesReady-mix all-round vs top mudLight vs normal paste useAdds for easy work and less shrinkBase coats and bonds on hard surfacesLesson 5Fasteners, adhesives, and backing: drywall screws (coarse/fine thread), drywall nails, construction adhesive, backing clips for ceiling jointsChecks fasteners, glues, and support systems that hold drywall. You'll compare screw twists, nails, and build glues, and use support clips and blocks to hold joints, corners, and ceiling joins.
Rough vs fine twist drywall screwsDrywall nails and when to skipBuild glue use and spacingSupport clips for loose jointsBlocking for fixtures and heavy loadsLesson 6Consumables and sundries: screws, washers, caulk, mesh patches for repair, masking tape, drop clothsReviews supplies and small items that help drywall setup and fix. You'll pick screws, washers, seal, mesh fixes, cover tape, and sheet covers, and plan amounts to cut waste and keep site running well.
Drywall screws, washers, and spacingSeal types for gaps and move jointsMesh fixes for small hole mendsCover tape and surface guardsSheet covers and dust hold choicesLesson 7Accessory tools and clean-up equipment: utility knives, T-squares, chalk line, laser level or plumb bob, ladders and scaffolding, HEPA vacuum and negative air machine (if available)Describes extra tools and clean gear that boost accuracy and safety. You'll use knives, mark tools, ladders, frames, HEPA suckers, and air pull machines to keep areas clean, exact, and rule-following.
Utility knives, blades, and safe holdT-squares, chalk lines, and mark checksLaser levels and plumb bobs for line-upLadder and frame setup and checksHEPA suckers and air pull machinesLesson 8Finishing materials: sanding screens, joint compound mixing tools, surface primers (PVA and drywall primer) and block fillersFocuses on finish items that ready surfaces for paint or rough. You'll pick sand roughs, use mix tools right, and choose PVA bases, drywall bases, and block fills for different bases.
Sand screens vs paper picksHand and long sand waysJoint paste mix tools and carePVA and drywall base usesBlock fills for holey or hurt wallsLesson 9Drywall board types and sizes: gypsum regular, moisture-resistant (green/blue board), fire-rated (Type X), typical thicknesses (1/2", 5/8") and recommended choices for walls and ceilingsExplains usual drywall board kinds, inside traits, and standard sizes. You'll match normal, damp-proof, and fire boards to spots, and pick right thickness for walls, ceilings, and special design or rule needs.
Normal gypsum board traits and usesDamp-proof boards for wet spotsFire Type X and rule needsStandard thickness and edge shapesBoard picks for walls vs ceilings
