Lesson 1Tapes, beads, and reinforcement: paper tape vs fiberglass mesh, metal and vinyl corner beads, flexible trim for revealsCovers tapes, beads, and strength products that guard joints and corners. Learners compare paper and fiberglass mesh tape, pick metal or vinyl beads, and use bendy trims to make clean reveals and strong, crack-free edges.
Paper tape vs fiberglass mesh workInside and outside corner bead pickingMetal vs vinyl beads and rust mattersBendy trims for reveals and curvesFastening 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 sanderDetails big tools that boost work speed and quality in drywall jobs. Learners will 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 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 guard gear and site safety tools for drywall tasks. Learners will choose NIOSH-rated masks, eye and ear guard, gloves, hard hats, and knee pads, and set up safe reach and clean ways.
NIOSH-rated masks and filter picksEye and face guard for dust and bitsEar guard for power toolsGloves, hard hats, and safe shoesKnee pads and body-fit work waysLesson 4Joint compounds and additives: setting-type compounds (hot mud), ready-mix all-purpose and topping compounds, primers and bond coat optionsLooks at joint compounds and extras for taping, filling, and ending. Learners compare setting-type and ready-mix goods, pick all-purpose or topping mud, and use primers and bond coats to better stick and last.
Setting-type compounds and work timesReady-mix all-purpose vs topping mudLight vs normal compound useExtras for ease and shrinkPrimers and bond coats over hard surfacesLesson 5Fasteners, adhesives, and backing: drywall screws (coarse/fine thread), drywall nails, construction adhesive, backing clips for ceiling jointsLooks at fasteners, glues, and support systems that hold drywall. Learners compare screw threads, nails, and build glues, and use support clips and blocks to back joints, corners, and ceiling shifts.
Coarse vs fine thread drywall screwsDrywall nails and when to skip themBuild glue use and spacingSupport clips for unheld jointsBlocking for fixtures and heavy loadsLesson 6Consumables and sundries: screws, washers, caulk, mesh patches for repair, masking tape, drop clothsReviews extras and small items that aid drywall fitting and fix. Learners will pick screws, washers, caulk, mesh 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 jointsMesh patches for small hole fixesMasking tape and surface guardDrop cloths 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 add-on tools and clean gear that boost rightness and safety. Learners will use knives, mark tools, ladders, scaffolds, HEPA vacuums, and negative air machines to keep clean, exact, and rule-fit work spots.
Utility knives, blades, and safe holdT-squares, chalk lines, and mark checksLaser levels and plumb bobs for lineLadder and scaffold setup and checkHEPA vacuums and negative air machinesLesson 8Finishing materials: sanding screens, joint compound mixing tools, surface primers (PVA and drywall primer) and block fillersLooks at ending materials that ready surfaces for paint or texture. Learners will pick sanding roughs, use mix tools right, and choose fit PVA primers, drywall primers, and block fillers for different bases.
Sanding screens vs sandpaper pickHand and pole sanding waysJoint compound mix tools and carePVA and drywall primer usesBlock fillers 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 common drywall board kinds, core traits, and standard sizes. Learners will match regular, damp-proof, and fire-rated boards to spots, and pick fit thicknesses for walls, ceilings, and special design or code needs.
Regular gypsum board traits and usesDamp-proof boards for wet spotsFire-rated Type X and code rulesStandard thicknesses and edge shapesBoard pick for walls vs ceilings
