Lesson 1Tapes, Beads, and Strength: Paper Tape vs Fiberglass Net, Metal and Plastic Corner Beads, Bendy Trim for ShowsCovers tapes, beads, and strength products that guard joints and corners. Learners compare paper and fiberglass net tape, pick metal or plastic beads, and use bendy trims to make clean shows and strong, no-crack edges.
Paper tape vs fiberglass net workInside and outside corner bead pickingMetal vs plastic beads and rust mattersBendy trims for shows and curvesFastening and setting corner beadsLesson 2Big Tools and Gear List: Drywall Lifts, Screw Guns, Screw Setters, Taping Knives (6", 10", 12", 14"), Hawk and Trowel, Mud Pan, Mixing Drill and Paddle, Pole SanderGoes into big tools that boost work speed and quality in drywall jobs. Learners go spot right use of lifts, screw guns, taping knives, hawks, pans, mixers, and pole sanders, and learn setup, tweak, and safe hold ways.
Drywall lifts setup and safe runScrew guns, joined drivers, and settersTaping knife sizes and right waysUsing hawk, mud pan, and trowel goodMixing drill, paddle, and pole sander useLesson 3Personal Guard Gear and Site Safety Tools: NIOSH-Rated Masks for Dust, Eye Guard, Ear Guard, Gloves, Hard Hat, Knee PadsOutlines personal guard gear and site safety tools for drywall tasks. Learners go choose NIOSH-rated masks, eye and ear guard, gloves, hard hats, and knee pads, and set up safe reach and clean keep.
NIOSH-rated masks and filter picksEye and face guard for dust and chipsEar guard for power toolsGloves, hard hats, and safety shoesKnee pads and body-fit work waysLesson 4Joint Mixes and Add-Ins: Setting-Type Mixes (Hot Mud), Ready-Mix All-Purpose and Top Mixes, Primers and Stick Coat ChoicesLooks at joint mixes and add-ins for taping, filling, and ending. Learners compare setting-type and ready-mix products, pick all-purpose or top mud, and use primers and stick coats to better hold and last.
Setting-type mixes and work timesReady-mix all-purpose vs top mudLight vs regular mix useAdd-ins for easy work and shrinkPrimers and stick coats over hard surfacesLesson 5Fasteners, Sticks, and Backing: Drywall Screws (Rough/Fine Thread), Drywall Nails, Build Stick, Backing Clips for Ceiling JointsLooks at fasteners, sticks, and backing systems that hold drywall. Learners compare screw threads, nails, and build sticks, and use backing clips and blocks to support joints, corners, and ceiling changes.
Rough vs fine thread drywall screwsDrywall nails and when to skip themBuild stick use and spacingBacking clips for no-support jointsBlocking for fixtures and heavy loadsLesson 6Used Goods and Small Things: Screws, Washers, Caulk, Net Patches for Fix, Masking Tape, Drop ClothsReviews used goods and small things that help drywall fitting and fix. Learners go pick screws, washers, caulk, net patches, masking tape, and drop cloths, and plan amounts to cut waste and keep site speed.
Drywall screws, washers, and spacingCaulk kinds for gaps and move jointsNet patches for small hole fixesMasking tape and surface guardDrop cloths and dust-hold choicesLesson 7Extra Tools and Clean Gear: Utility Knives, T-Squares, Chalk Line, Laser Level or Plumb Bob, Ladders and Scaffolds, HEPA Vacuum and Negative Air Machine (If There)Describes extra tools and clean gear that boost rightness and safety. Learners go use knives, layout tools, ladders, scaffolds, HEPA vacuums, and negative air machines to keep clean, exact, and rule-follow work spots.
Utility knives, blades, and safe holdT-squares, chalk lines, and layout checksLaser levels and plumb bobs for lineLadder and scaffold setup and checkHEPA vacuums and negative air machinesLesson 8Ending Materials: Sanding Screens, Joint Mix Mixing Tools, Surface Primers (PVA and Drywall Primer) and Block FillersFocuses on ending materials that ready surfaces for paint or texture. Learners go pick sanding roughs, use mixing tools right, and choose good PVA primers, drywall primers, and block fillers for different bases.
Sanding screens vs sandpaper pickHand and pole sanding waysJoint mix mixing tools and carePVA and drywall primer usesBlock fillers for holey or hurt wallsLesson 9Drywall Board Kinds and Sizes: Gypsum Regular, Wet-Resist (Green/Blue Board), Fire-Rated (Type X), Usual Thicknesses (1/2", 5/8") and Suggested Choices for Walls and CeilingsExplains common drywall board kinds, core ways, and standard sizes. Learners go match regular, wet-resist, and fire-rated boards to spots, and pick right thicknesses for walls, ceilings, and special design or code needs.
Regular gypsum board ways and usesWet-resist boards for damp spotsFire-rated Type X and code wantsStandard thicknesses and edge shapesBoard pick for walls vs ceilings
