Published April 1, 2010 · Updated May 3, 2024
Overview of Drywall 101 Articles
Articles on drywall101.com are divided into various categories. The headings below outline some of the main sections of the site. We do not attempt to write about every facet of construction. However, many of the topics related to interior finishing are touched on in our various articles:
Drywall Hanging
Drywall Taping
Drywall Texture
Painting
Drywall Repair
Tools
If you want to know how to install drywall, please start with the main topic of drywall hanging. If you are looking to repair holes in the wall, please start looking under the topic of drywall repair. Drywall repair covers several areas including wall patches, how to fix drywall cracks, why drywall corners crack and how to fix them, and more.
If you are curious about the cost of installing drywall, you can read up on our drywall cost overview article. Do you know how much it costs to drywall a room? What about the cost to plaster walls? All of these topics are covered under the main heading of drywall hanging.
If you are looking for an article on a particular drywall topic please first browse one of the main categories above. In addition to general reference articles, we provide a web app calculator to help you determine how much drywall is needed for a given project.
Different Methods of Repairing Damaged Drywall
Choose a drywall repair method by the type of damage: cracks, holes, nail pops, dents, and matching texture.
Drywall Hanging Overview
Drywall Hanging refers to installation of gypsum panels. To hang drywall, some basic carpentry skills and special tools are needed. Check out some of these articles on how to cut drywall, what tools are needed, etc.
Drywall Texture Overview
Drywall Texture is something that can improve the look and feel of a room. Various textures can be combined with faux-finish paint styles to create unique and stunning interior finishes. Check out some of these articles related to drywall texture?
Painting Drywall Overview
Professional painters have tools and techniques that make a big difference in the quality of paint job produced. Check out these articles for tips and tricks to help improve your painting ability.
Taping and Finishing Drywall
The concepts involved in doing drywall finishing are fairly basic, but the technique can take years to master. The only way to truly master this trade is with practice.
Tools Needed for Drywall & Painting Work
Tools needed for interior finishing including Drywall Hanging, Taping, Texture, Painting etc. What basic tools are needed to get started with interior finishing?