Checklists by trade

Drywall job checklists

Hang & finish room, new wall / ceiling drywall, drywall sheet replace, patch / texture match and more. Here are the common steps for 9 drywall jobs.

Pick the job you are on. Run down the steps. Print this page for the truck. In the app, pick drywall as your trade and these jobs load as your checklist, next to your before, during and after photos.

New install

Hang & finish room

  • Board hung
  • Joints taped
  • Coats complete
  • Sanded
  • Corners clean
  • Ready for paint

New wall / ceiling drywall

  • Framing checked
  • Board hung
  • Screw pattern OK
  • Tape & mud
  • Sanded
  • Paint ready

Replace / 1-for-1 swap

Drywall sheet replace

  • Damaged sheet removed
  • New sheet hung
  • Taped
  • Mudded
  • Sanded
  • Paint ready

Repair / service call

Patch / texture match

  • Damaged cut out
  • Backer / board
  • Tape / mud
  • Texture matched
  • Prime ready
  • Dust cleaned

Water-damaged ceiling repair

  • Leak fixed first
  • Wet board removed
  • New board
  • Taped & mudded
  • Texture
  • Paint ready

Crack / nail pop repair

  • Spots found
  • Resecured
  • Taped / mudded
  • Sanded
  • Primed
  • Cleanup

Renovation / remodel

Basement / room finish drywall

  • Board hung
  • Corners beaded
  • Tape & mud coats
  • Sanded
  • Primed
  • Cleanup

Skim coat / level 5 finish

  • Walls prepped
  • Skim coats
  • Sanded smooth
  • Light check
  • Primed
  • Cleanup

Inspect / maintain

Drywall estimate

  • Rooms measured
  • Damage photos
  • Finish level set
  • Quote sent
  • Schedule
  • Notes

Use these as a base. You know the job best, so add or skip steps to fit it. You are responsible for the work and the customer info you collect. See the Terms and Conditions.