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Finding And Using The Right Drywall Tools And Drywall Supplies

Article Category: Advice

Author Name: Dawn Manning

Needless to say drywall prices are almost always where we focus when we are considering remodeling costs. That's important because drywall is a single use product, we install it and it's there to stay.

Drywall tools are just if not more important to consider because you may use them again and again, meaning they are more of an investment, so getting the right and the right quality drywall tools can impact the cost of this drywall installation as well as those that follow.

Here is a partial list of drywall tools and how to use them.

Mud Pan: The mud pan allows you to hold joint compound in, and work out of when you are finishing or patching drywall. These pans come in both plastic and metal and the cost depends on the brand and material used to make.

If you are only planning on using the tools once or twice, I would suggest buying plastic. They are usually cheaper and clean up very easily. I have a plastic one that I have had for almost three years. I do not use it all of the time but it has held up very well.

Knife Set: The knife set is where you want to spend the most money. It is very important that you have a quality set of stainless steel drywall knives.

The purpose of the knives are to smooth out the drywall compound so that is why it is necessary for them to be flawless. I would suggest purchasing a 5" or 6" knife, an 8" knife, a 10", and a 12" knife. These sizes are most commonly used so should be sufficient for just about any project.

You may also want to consider purchasing a smaller knife depending on your particular project. Sometimes there are those tight, hard to get to areas where a 1" or 2" knife comes in handy. The 5" and/or the 6" knife are used in the initial taping of the joints and to fill the screws.

The larger knives are used to feather out the compound in order to create a smooth surface. The knives are used in a successive order from smallest to largest in order to feather our the area.

Drywall Tape: There are a couple of different options when it comes to joint tape. You can either buy a paper tape or a mesh tape. A lot of people use the mesh tape and like it.

Mixing Tools: It is very helpful to have mixing tools, especially in larger projects where large amount of drywall compound are going to be used. Trying to mix the compound and water by hand and achieve the proper consistency can be very strenuous over time. The mixing tools consist of a drill and a mixing paddle. The drill should ideally have two handles.

They can be costly, so you can rent them if you only plan on using them one time. Trust me, it will make your life a lot easier having these tools.

The banjo is a tool that holds the tape and compound all in one. It makes it a lot easier and faster to apply the tape to the joints using a banjo.

Again, the banjo can be pricey. They usually run around $100 dollars, but it is well worth the cost. Other tape applying tools costs thousands of dollars so it is a good alternative. It takes a little practice to learn how to effectively use a banjo so do not get discouraged. Most of the problems are do to having the wrong compound consistency. Once you get that figured out, you should be good to go.

Sanding Tools: Sanding is a major element involved in properly finishing drywall. Having it will make the job a lot easier than if you try and do all sanding by hand.

It is probably the most difficult part of the job. For this reason, having any tools that help should be welcomed. Not only is sanding the hardest part, it is also the dirtiest part. When sanding, you want to make sure that you where a mask or respirator to keep particles out of your lungs. You also want to make sure that all surrounding areas are sealed off with tarps or some sort of heavy duty plastic.

In some cases, a wet sponge can be used as an alternative to sanding. If using a sponge, be careful not to apply too much pressure. For this reason, I suggest using sand paper if you have not done it before.

There are, of course, many other drywall tools out there, but these should suffice for most novice drywall finishers. I usually only do minor drywall work and have found these tools to be the most helpful.

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