How to Hang Drywall

Supplies You Will Need

Tools You Will Need

• Drill (for driving screws
• T-square,
  for guiding utility-knife cuts
• Circle cutter,
  for scoring paper to fit around circular ceiling boxes and recessed lights
• Drywall saw,
  for cutting and trimming panels before installation
• Drywall lifter,
  for raising lowest sheet on wall
• Metal-cutting snips,
  for cutting corner bead
• Step ladders and staging planks,
  to stand on when installing ceiling panels
• Utility knife,
  for cutting panels and smoothing ends
• Rotary cut-out tool,
  for cutting around electrical boxes and windows and doors
• Hammer
• Measuring tape