Getting Started with Drywall Tools

• Use a stainless steel mud pan to hold the mud when gluing drywall tape to the drywall board and corners.
• A steel knife cuts the drywall board and tape.
• A plastic corner tool and t-square also help with cutting and measuring.
• You'll need a bucket of water for wetting the tape and tools.
• Get a tape measure and utility knife to measure the drywall board.
• A cordless driver helps attach the drywall board to the studs.
• If you're putting drywall board on ceilings, use a panel lift. A t-bar made of lumber works just as well and costs a lot less.
• Sandpaper is an important drywall tool because it helps with the finishing process and drywall repair projects.