Drywall workers are usually the last specialty trades to work on a construction project building, but that doesn’t make their work any less important. In fact, their work is often subject to the most judgment since it’s the most visible. Here’s what you need to know about drywall contractor work.

After all the necessary mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) work has been done, the project is ready for drywall installation. A drywall contractor must go through the process of constructing framing, installing insulation, and placing the drywall.

Drywall installers are not only responsible for installing drywall sheets, but also various types of ceiling systems. Their job entails tasks such as:

• Cleaning and preparing surfaces for installation
• Mixing plaster ingredients
• Measuring, cutting, positioning, and placing the drywall sheets on walls and ceilings
• Covering screw heads and wooden joists with a special tape or joint compound to secure the sheets
• Sanding down seams
• Smoothing out the excess and waiting for coats to dry
• Spraying finish over walls and ceilings
• Ensuring that everything looks good and is ready for paint or wallpaper

The process is fairly strenuous, as it involves a lot of repetitive movements, so it’s imperative that drywall workers are physically fit.

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