Drywall, Lather and Interior Finishing

Roles and Responsibilities

• Read architectural and structural drawings
• Preparing wall and ceiling layouts
• Measuring, cutting and fitting drywall sheets for installation on walls and ceilings
• Positioning and securing drywall sheets to studs
• Cutting and installing metal corner beads to protect exterior corners
• Filling joints, holes and cracks with compound using a trowel and broad knife
• Tape, sand and prepare for final finishes.
• Installing metal stud framing and furring for interior drywall or plaster walls and ceilings, using hand and power tools
• Attaching metal or gypsum lath to studs or furring using nails, screws, clips or wire ties
• Cutting openings in lath for heating and ventilation piping, ducts and electrical outlets
• Installing corner beads and wire mesh around beams to which plaster is to be applied
• Installing acoustic tile, hangers for suspended ceilings and metal studs for composition wallboard or lath