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Video Series: Install and Finish Drywall

By Myron R. Ferguson

Hanging and taping wallboard doesn’t have to be a back-breaking, messy job. With the right tools and materials, and some surprisingly simple techniques, anyone can have smooth walls and crisp seams.

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Videos in the Series

Series Introduction: Install and Finish Drywall

In this video series, a drywall expert shares his no-nonsense tips for making the job go smoother, and for getting a perfect finish every time.
Install and Finish Drywall: 7 Tips for an Accurate Takeoff

Ordering the proper materials is really important because your main goal is to reduce the lineal footage of seams that you're going to have to tape later.
Install and Finish Drywall: 7 Fixes Before Delivery

Prep your framing so that drywall sits flat and is easy to fasten securely.
Install and Finish Drywall: 9 Secrets to an Effortless Install

These straightforward steps will make any drywall-hanging job easier.
Install and Finish Drywall: 9 Rules for Hanging a Vaulted Ceiling

Cover cathedral ceilings faster and easier by following a few basic rules.
Install and Finish Drywall Series: 7 Tips for the Best Basic Finish

Pro drywall installer Myron Ferguson shares techniques that will help you get smoother seams with almost no sanding.
Install and Finish Drywall Series: 6 Steps to a Level-5 Finish

High-gloss paint and harsh lighting will show every imperfection in your walls unless you take this additional step to eliminate surface differences.

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