Westrade Construction

Drywall, Lather and Interior Finishing

If you are strong, have an eye for details, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and challenges, then a career as a Drywall Installer and Finisher/Lather could be right for you.

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