Drywall Equipment Key Terms

Learn about the different types of drywall equipment

By Terri Deno

Drywall is a common material used in building residential and commercial properties. A number of different tools are used to properly install drywall. Drywall equipment can include items used for reaching ceilings, transporting drywall and much more. Most drywall equipment is made from heavy-duty materials, allowing it to stand up against normal wear and to make it easier to clean. Large pieces of drywall equipment can be rented for occasional use.

Scaffold

A scaffold is a temporary frame used on construction sites. This frame is often made from metal pipes and is strong enough to support workers and their materials. Scaffolding is used in drywall installation to assist with attaching drywall to ceilings.
Try: Affordable Scaffolding provides safety tips when purchasing and using drywall scaffolding.

Drywall cart

A drywall cart is a cart that is designed to hold large sheets of drywall. This makes moving drywall around the work site easier. There are three types of drywall carts: A-frame, tilt and flat.
Try: Handtrucks provides information on specific models of drywall carts and user reviews.

Drywall panel lift

A drywall panel lift is a piece of equipment used to support large drywall panels up to the ceiling. The lift can also be used for vertical drywall installation. The panel lift makes it easier for one person to install drywall.
Try: Inside Woodworking provides information on drywall lifts, how the lifts work and when to use this type of equipment.

Drywall stilts

Drywall stilts are usually adjustable and can be worn by a drywaller to reach high ceilings. The stilts are made from aluminum for stability and mobility.
Try: The Hengda Industrial Group provides an instruction manual for using its brand of drywall stilts.

Automatic drywall taper

An automatic drywall taper is a piece of equipment used to speed up the process of taping joints in drywall. The automatic taper works by having a pre-filled amount of drywall mud inside the taper. This mud is applied to the wall at the same time as the joint tape.
Try: Truveo provides a video on using an automatic drywall taper.

Drywall pump

A drywall pump is a tool used to fill other tools with drywall mud. The pump can fill other types of equipment such as an automatic taper, corner box or nail spotter.
Try: Drywall Master provides specifications on its loading pump model and related videos that show how to use the product and accessories.