Drywall Tools

If you are doing drywall projects, here are some drywall tools you should have.
For all small projects around the house. For filling small holes, repairing settling cracks and fixing nail pops, you should have...

2 drywall knives. A 6 inch knife and a 10 or 12 inch knife. This alone will allow you to do most repairs.

Drywall hammer. To repair nail pops and to set drywall nails, a drywall hammer, with its beveled face, does a great job of dimpling nails just under the surface without tearing the paper face.

Drywall sanding sponge. I like a sanding sponge with a fine side and a medium side. It does a nice job on flat surfaces and in corners.

For all larger projects that involve cutting and installing drywall, you will want to have these tools...
Drill with an adjustable clutch. Makes setting and dimpling screws fast and easy.

Dimpling bit. If you have a regular drill, a dimpling bit will set your drywall screws just under the surface without tearing the face.

Stud finder. If you are cutting out drywall, a stud finder will help find the center of the studs for attaching drywall.

Drywall saw. For fast accurate cuts, a drywall saw does a much better job than a utility knife.

Drywall rasp. To smooth rough edges, this tool is a time saver. Not a must have, but it is convenient.
Tape Measure.

Utility knife. I like a fixed blade.

Mud pan. If you are doing a lot of work on a ladder, a mud pan makes  compounding seams much easier and faster.

Drywall T. If you are cutting a lot of drywall, a drywall t is an excellent tool. You can use it to mark all your lines and as a guide for your utility knife.