Drywall sets the stage for paint and trim. Panels are hung, seams are taped and finished, and textures are matched so walls and ceilings read flat and consistent from every angle.

Overview

• Scope: drywall hanging, taping/mudding, Level 4–5 finishes, texture matching, ceiling work, and patch repairs from small holes to full sections.
• Materials: standard, moisture-resistant, and fire-rated boards; cement board and backers at wet areas; metal/vinyl/bullnose corner beads.
• Goals: smooth, flat surfaces with tight corners, clean reveals, and minimal sanding dust—ready for primer and paint.

What This Service Includes

• Installation: board layout, fastening, adhesive where specified, cutouts for boxes and lights, control joints as needed, and proper backing/blocking.
• Finishing: tape set with joint compound, multiple coats with feathered edges, corner bead set and filled, skim coat for Level 5 in critical light areas.
• Textures: orange peel, knockdown, hand-trowel, or smooth; blends at repairs for a seamless look.
• Repairs: small patches, butterfly patches, and in-place replacements after plumbing/electrical or leak damage; stain/seal where required.
• Ceilings: flat or textured ceilings, vaults, soffits, and access panels; crack repairs with reinforcement where movement is expected.
• Dust & protection: vacuum-assisted sanding, floor/wall protection, and contained work zones to limit spread.

Standards & Practices

• Board orientation and fastener spacing per manufacturer and code; joints staggered and aligned to framing.
• Corner beads set straight and secure; reveals and returns kept crisp.
• Level 4–5 finish specified by lighting conditions and sheen of final paint.
• Drying times, temperature, and humidity managed for consistent curing and minimal shrinkage.

Sequencing & Timing

• Occurs after framing, rough MEP, insulation, and required inspections.
• Finish phases: tape and first coats, intermediate sand/coat, final sand/texture, then primer.
• Rooms turned over to painters once moisture is stable and surfaces are dust-free.

Special Areas & Options

• Moisture and mold-resistant boards in baths and laundry; cement board at tile surrounds.
• Fire-rated assemblies and draft-stopping where required; sound-control assemblies with resilient channel or sound board.
• Veneer plaster and blueboard or full skim coats for ultra-smooth finishes.

Coordination With Other Trades

• Confirms backing for accessories, cabinets, and grab bars with carpentry.
• Aligns with electricians and plumbers on cutouts and access panels.
• Hands off to painters with primer-ready surfaces; texture samples approved before full application.

Quality Markers

• Flat planes in raking light; joints and fasteners invisible after primer.
• Straight, clean corners and consistent reveals at casings and trims.
• Texture uniform and blended at repairs; minimal touch-up after primer.

Safety & Compliance

• Ladder/scaffold safety and proper lifting for sheets; PPE for sanding dust.
• Silica- and dust-aware sanding with extraction; work areas ventilated.
• Older materials handled per local regulations when testing or special procedures are required.

Care & Maintenance

• Prime soon after finish to seal paper and compound; use quality primers to reduce flashing.
• Allow full dry before painting; avoid heavy impacts until coatings cure.
• For small dents or nail pops later, spot-fill, sand, and touch up with matching primer/paint.