Drywall Repair and Installation For Begineers

Name: Drywall Repair and Installation For Begineers
Rating: 4.1 (116 reviews)

Learn to drywall like a professional by watching one

Created byRon Lee

Last updated 4/2021

English

What you'll learn

How to take that hole in your wall and make it into a seamless wall
How to install drywall like a professional
Choosing materials and tools that are necessary to repair and install drywall
Preparing your area so you are set up for success
Patching and installing drywall of any size
How to cut drywall to size using a keyhole saw and razor blade
How to tape, mud and sand your newly installed drywall
Priming and painting your newly installed drywall
Using a piece of wood as backing if you cannot find a stud

Course content

1 section • 15 lectures • 32m total length

Introduction1:06
Hello, and welcome to the course! I am so excited to teach you how to repair and install drywall like a professional. It is my hope that with my 30 years of experience I am able to guide you through your first drywall job. If you click on the 'resources' link you can see two photos. They are a before and after of the hole we will be working on today.
Tools and Materials Part 10:41
Tools and Materials Part 22:05
Preperation Part 13:32
Preperation Part 22:24
Installation Part 13:31
Installation Part 21:46
Taping1:32
Mudding Part 12:18
Mudding Part 20:55
Second and Third Coat Part 13:03
Second and Third Coat Part 25:09
Priming3:23
Painting0:32
Conclusion0:39
Drywall Quiz

Requirements

Just a do it yourself attitude and the willingless to learn

Description

This course will teach you the step by steps instructions needed to repair or install drywall in your home or business. Taught by a professional with over thirty years of experience, you will receive the tips and tricks of the trade you will not find anywhere else. This course provides you with all the tools needed to successfully call yourself a DIY person when it comes to drywalling. Videos and pictures are provided to guide you through the process so you will not just listen but actually watch as he takes a hole in the wall and makes it look brand new. You will also receive a handy list of all the materials and tools needed before starting your drywalling project.

The course begins by describing all the tools and materials one would need. Then, the preperation phase is explained and best practices outlined so you are most prepared to take on your project. From there, the instructor details the installation of drywall (measuring, cutting, and taping). Then, the important steps of mudding and sanding are discussed with some tips and tricks to make your project easier. Lastly, the finishing touches along with priming and painting are shown. If that all sounds easy enough it is because well it is! This course takes a headache of a project and turns it into a no brainer!

If you have any questions after completing the course, please reach out to me via email and I will get back to you as soon as I can to help you.

Who this course is for:

Homeowners who want to learn self-reliance when it comes to drywalling and patching